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John Thune: “Only a small part of that is attributable to the expiration…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Published | Video Starts at 03:53

I mean, these premiums are going up a little bit because of if the expiration of the enhanced premium. People hearing doubling don't feel that it's a little bit. No, but I'm just saying. But Only a small part of that is attributable to the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. A lot of it is the base program doesn't work for the reasons I mentioned. So then what assurances can you offer Democrats that they will get a negotiation on this? (03:53–03:59)

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Asserts that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits is only a small factor in rising premiums.

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