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Hakeem Jeffries: “Now, because of Republican refusal to extend the affordable…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Hakeem Jeffries: "Republicans in Legislative Witness Protection"

Published | Video Starts at 06:28

Costs haven't gone down, costs are going up. Electricity prices are through the roof. Housing costs, too expensive. Child care costs too expensive. Groceries too expensive. And Now, because of Republican refusal to extend the affordable carrying tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are about to experience these dramatically increased health care premiums. such that they will be unable to see a doctor when they need one, when their children need one, or when their family needs one. (06:28–06:41)

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Asserts that refusal to extend ACA tax credits will lead to increased healthcare premiums for millions.

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