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John Thune: “What they're talking about is a straight up extension, which…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 07:30

Well, I've said before, I'm happy to have the conversation. I mean, I got to see what's going to be proposed. I'm hoping that the Democrats actually have a proposal. What they're talking about is a straight up extension, which as I said, cost $365 billion, has no reforms in it. And this is a program that's desperately in need of reform. Speaking of health care, I do want to ask about President Trump along with HHS Secretary RFK Jr saying … (07:30–07:38)

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Asserts that the proposed extension of the premium tax credit program costs $365 billion and lacks reforms.

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