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Mike Lawler: “Under Obamacare, health care Premiums have risen 96% and…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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A 12 rounder between Congressman Mike Lawler and Hugh Hewitt

Published | Video Starts at 12:36

Number one, having an answer on the enhanced premium tax credit with reforms. Number two, addressing the larger issues within the health care system which you and I are in full agreement is a broken system. Under Obamacare, health care Premiums have risen 96% and meanwhile insurance profits are up over 2000%. because Obamacare was written by the insurance companies for the insurance companies. That system needs to be reformed and we have a plan that actually will start to reform the system. (12:36–12:44)

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Asserts that healthcare premiums have risen 96% and insurance profits over 2000% under Obamacare.

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