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Shri Thanedar: “Republicans are trying to throw off 10 million people off of…”

Featuring: Shri Thanedar, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, 13th Congressional District

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Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar speaks about federal shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 00:36

So first tell us why a spending deal couldn't be reached to avoid a shutdown. There is a big divide between the two parties and the major stumbling block is the health care coverage. What Republicans are trying to throw off 10 million people off of health care coverage. What does that mean? Is that when you go to the hospital to get chemo treatment or go to the prescription to buy your insulin, your health insurance will not cover some of these costs. (00:36–00:44)

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Asserts that Republicans aim to remove 10 million people from health care coverage.

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