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

“Putting hospitals and nursing homes and community Health centers like this at great risk. And we know, in fact, many are beginning to close all across the country, including in rural America. Republicans refused to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, putting in jeopardy the health care of more than 20 million hardworking American taxpayers. all across the country, including right here in western New York. And in some cases resulting in premium increases of as much as $1,000 a month on working class New Yorkers, middle class New Yorkers and everyday Americans.” (16:25–16:38)

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