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John Thune: “The median plan premium is not in fact going to double next…”

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

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 29

Published | Video Starts at 12:19

Mr. President, while Democrats are, shall we say, shaky on the facts when it comes to their dramatic health care speeches. While Obamacare premiums are increasing, The median plan premium is not in fact going to double next year. It is absolutely true that the Democrats have created real health care problems. And as I've said more times than I can count, Republicans are ready and willing to have a discussion about those problems and about how we lower costs for hardworking Americans. (12:19–12:27)

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Asserts that the median health plan premium will not double in the upcoming year.

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