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John Barrasso: “The average Obamacare premium has gone up by 221% since…”

Featuring: John Barrasso, Republican | U.S. Senate Wyoming

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Barrasso Slams Schumer Plan to Prop Up Obamacare

Published | Video Starts at 02:04

… House or the Senate, Democrats alone, the costs of health care in this country have skyrocketed. You know what, Mr. President, so have the stock prices of the insurance companies. The average Obamacare premium has gone up by 221% since Obamacare passed. Remember when President Obama said that Obamacare would actually bring down prices? He said premiums would decrease by $2,500 apiece. It was a direct lie to the American people. (02:04–02:12)

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Asserts that Obamacare premiums have increased by 221% since its passage.

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