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Peter Welch: “With a billion dollars, we could extend the ACA premium tax…”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Welch Scathes Republicans' $1 Billion Funding Request for Trump's Ballroom Project

Published | Video Starts at 01:36

So let's just talk about some of the other ways $1 billion could be spent that would have a significant benefit to Vermonters who are working hard, who are paying their bills, and who care about their community. With a billion dollars, we could extend the ACA premium tax credits to make health care more affordable for 30,000 Vermonters. With a billion dollars, we could provide really important Title 1 funding, which helps rural and underserved schools in Vermont for 23 years. (01:36–01:48)

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Asserts that $1 billion could extend ACA premium tax credits for 30,000 Vermonters.

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