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Hakeem Jeffries: “Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 12:03

They've gone up. Electricity bills through the roof. Housing costs out of control, child care costs out of control. Groceries out of control. And now Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased premiums, copays and deductibles because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. Clearly, America is heading in the wrong direction, and there is a better way that Democrats are offering. And that's why I believe we're going to see significant Democratic victories across America, including in New Jersey, in Virginia, and in California. (12:03–12:16)

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Asserts that healthcare costs will rise due to Republicans not extending ACA tax credits.

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