That's why it's so important to extend these tax credits, to give families more breathing room. Because what we saw in that big bill was that we kicked millions of Americans off of Medicaid, We failed to extend those enhanced premium tax credits that so many families rely on in order to be able to afford health insurance. So far this year, as leader Schumer said, we've tried three times to advance a bill offering a permanent extension of the premium tax credits. Each time, our Republican colleagues have blocked it. (07:05–07:13)
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Asserts that the enhanced premium tax credits were not extended, affecting families' ability to afford health insurance.
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