Hakeem Jeffries: “We've got to make sure that a straightforward extension of…”

“Why are you putting forward a bill that has absolutely no chance of passing the Senate? Well, let's take it one step at a time. We've got to make sure that a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits and passes out of the House upon our return next week so we can protect the health care of tens of millions of Americans. who are about to experience dramatically increased health insurance premiums, copays and deductibles. In some instances, health insurance costs will increase by 1,000 or $2,000 per month. That's completely and totally unacceptable.” (03:32–03:44)

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