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Pete Aguilar: “Republicans have wasted time by refusing to negotiate with…”

Featuring: Pete Aguilar, Democratic | U.S. House California, District 33

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House Democratic Caucus Leaders Hold News Conference

Published | Video Starts at 00:22

As we come back into session following Republicans nearly two month taxpayer paid vacation, House Democrats top priority remains the same, lowering health care costs for the American people. For months Republicans have wasted time by refusing to negotiate with Democrats on a deal that would extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. These tax credits allow hardworking families to see their doctors when they get sick, get medication or have life saving surgeries. (00:22–00:31)

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Asserts that Republicans have not negotiated on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.

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