Hakeem Jeffries: “Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care act tax…”

“The American people now confront the possibility of a $536 billion cut to Medicare because of what Republicans did in their one big ugly bill if Congress doesn't act by the end of this year. And now because Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. Tens of millions of Americans right now are receiving notices as we approach open enrollment on November 1, indicating to them that their premiums are going to skyrocket in ways …” (18:13–18:19)

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