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Hakeem Jeffries: “Republican policies are leading to hospitals, nursing homes…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 12:18

Like the fact that Republicans are going to trigger a $536 billion cut to Medicare because of their one big ugly bill if Congress doesn't act by the end of this year. Like the fact that Republican policies are leading to hospitals, nursing homes and community based health centers closing all across the country. And now they refuse to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, putting in jeopardy the quality of life of tens of millions of Americans who are going to face … (12:18–12:26)

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Asserts that Republican policies are causing closures of healthcare facilities nationwide.

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