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Hakeem Jeffries: “Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax…”

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

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Leader Jeffries on MS NOW's All In With Chris Hayes

Published | Video Starts at 02:28

Thousands of dollars in additional expense for everyday Americans in terms of goods and groceries. We know that housing costs are through the roof, electricity bills are skyrocketing. And now because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits [means] tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care costs. And what does that mean? In some cases, 1,000 or $2,000 per month. And as you know, Chris, these are working class Americans. The average income around $63,000 per year. (02:28–02:38)

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Asserts that the lack of extension of ACA tax credits will increase healthcare costs for many Americans.

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