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Hakeem Jeffries: “Republicans have enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in…”

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

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House Democratic Leaders Hold Rally on Capitol Steps

Published | Video Starts at 11:16

Now, unfortunately, all year the American people have been dealing with this Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating everyday Americans. And we're here to call it out. We're here to provide a moment of clarity. Republicans have enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. Hospitals, nursing homes and community based health centers are closing all across the country, including in rural America. Because of toxic Republican policies and their one big ugly bill. (11:16–11:24)

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