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Ron Johnson: “Millions of Americans have lost their health care coverage…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson OPM Lawsuit Press Conference

Published | Video Starts at 22:10

Again, what's happened, the argument is philosophically what's right or wrong. But when you say you want to mirror your constituents, employer sponsored care is what most people do. I'm talking about the experience of … Millions of Americans have lost their health care coverage, including members of Congress and their staff. … as an ordinary citizen, you lose your tax advantage and you now have to purchase, you know, after tax dollars. (22:10–22:15)

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Asserts that millions, including Congress members and staff, have lost healthcare coverage.

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