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Hakeem Jeffries: “We're talking about the largest cut to Medicaid in American…”

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

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Leader Jeffries on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront

Published | Video Starts at 01:48

But that agreement actually needs to meet the needs of the American people and improve the quality of life of everyday Americans, while at the same time decisively addressing the health care crisis that Republicans have created. Aaron, We're talking about the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. Hospitals, nursing homes and community based health clinics are closing all across America. Just earlier today, it was announced that more than 50 hospitals in rural Alabama are at risk of closing because of what Republicans have done in their one big ugly bill. (01:48–01:52)

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Asserts that there is a proposal for the largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history.

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