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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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Leader Jeffries on MS NOW's Morning Joe

Published | Video Starts at 00:35

We've made clear that what needs to happen is, is to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits prior to the expiration. That's going to occur on December 31st of next month. Because if we don't do that, Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care premiums [if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire]. such that it will be unaffordable for them to be able to go see a doctor when they need one. We're talking about in many instances, a premium increase of 1,000 or $2,000 per month. (00:35–00:42)

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Asserts that millions will face increased premiums if ACA tax credits expire.

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