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Hakeem Jeffries: “Republicans have launched an all out assault on the health…”

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

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Leader Jeffries on CNN News Central

Published | Video Starts at 04:25

… that they need, that they'll be able to actually go see a doctor when they need to see one for themselves, their families or their children. In an environment where Republicans have launched an all out assault on the health care of the American people. The largest cut to Medicaid in American history, hospitals and nursing homes and community based health centers are closing all throughout America. Now they refuse to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, John. (04:25–04:30)

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Asserts that Republicans are attacking American healthcare.

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