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James Talarico: “Household debt reached an all-time high in the first quarter…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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Published | Video Starts at 12:49

And it is time to rebuild labor unions in this country so employees can negotiate with their bosses for fairer Pay better benefits and safer working conditions. Working Texans. Working Texans are drowning and they're drowning in debt. Household debt reached an all-time high in the first quarter of this year. It is time to cancel medical debt and stop hospitals and insurance companies from overcharging their patients. You shouldn't go into debt just because you get sick. It is time. (12:49–12:55)

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Asserts that household debt is at a record high.

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