Hospitals, nursing homes and community based health centers are closing all across the country now because of what Republicans did in their one big ugly bill. Republican policies have led to a situation where Medicare may confront a $536 billion cut by the end of this year if Congress doesn't act because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. Tens of millions of people are receiving notices right now that their premiums are about to skyrocket and they're going to face medical bankruptcy or the inability to see a doctor when they, their children or their families need one. (14:17–14:36)
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Asserts that Medicare faces a potential $536 billion cut due to Republican policies and inaction on tax credits.
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