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Mark Pocan: “At least 1.4 million fewer people signed up for [the…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Rep. Pocan Discusses Trump's Healthcare "Plan" on MS NOW

Published | Video Starts at 06:43

Well, today was the last day for filing for the Affordable Care Act. That's why he timed it with that today. But we know, I think the last I saw At least 1.4 million fewer people signed up for [the Affordable Care Act] because of those increased rates because of what Donald Trump did in the big ugly law. But I also have employers. Part of the ripple effect is insurance raised other people's rates to make up for the people that are going to go to the emergency room without insurance. (06:43–06:53)

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Asserts that 1.4 million fewer people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act due to increased rates linked to Trump's policies.

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