Republican policies have led to a situation where Medicare may confront a $536 billion cut by the end of this year if Congress doesn't act because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. Tens of millions of people are receiving notices right now that their premiums are about to skyrocket and they're going to face medical bankruptcy or the inability to see a doctor when they, their children or their families need one. And at the same period of time, Republicans continue to put forward a partisan bill here in the House that would cut about $1.7 billion from the Centers for Disease … (14:36–14:52)
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Asserts that millions are being notified of impending premium increases, risking medical bankruptcy or lack of access to care.
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