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John Cornyn: “Health insurance premiums just continue to skyrocket here in…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn talks about his re-election campaign, end of government shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 14:52

The idea that you can keep your doctor, if you want your doctor, you can keep your policy, your health insurance policy, none of that proved to be true. And in fact, Health insurance premiums just continue to skyrocket here in Texas under the exchanges, the Affordable Care Act Obamacare exchanges, premiums are predicted to go up 18% next year. That's completely unsustainable. So I actually like the idea that President Trump has floated by saying that the money for health care should go to the, to the consumer and … (14:52–15:05)

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Asserts that health insurance premiums in Texas under Obamacare exchanges are predicted to increase by 18% next year.

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