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Hakeem Jeffries: “We were successful in reaching the 218 signatures necessary…”

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

Leader Jeffries on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

Published December 18, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:17

The problem that we've confronted is that Donald Trump and the Republicans are blocking our efforts to try to protect the healthcare of the American people. But earlier today, of course, We were successful in reaching the 218 signatures necessary to hit the discharge petition threshold. where we will now force an up or down vote on extending the Affordable Care act tax credits for three years. (02:17–02:25)

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“90% of the people who benefit from the tax credits make around $63,000 per year.”
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“Public sentiment is on our side in terms of extending the Affordable Care act tax credits.”
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“There's already a bipartisan majority in the Senate that had previously voted in support of a three year extension [of ACA tax credits].”
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“We've achieved the 218 signatures necessary to force an up or down vote on extending the Affordable Care act tax credits.”
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“Democrats, Republicans and Independents, support an extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits.”
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“Premiums may increase by $1,000 or $2,000 per month.”
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“The Affordable Care act tax credits can be taken either on a monthly basis or to lower your health insurance costs.”
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“Access to high quality and affordable health care cannot simply be a privilege for the wealthiest amongst us.”
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“He promised to lower costs on day one.”
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