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Tammy Baldwin: “Estimates show that 22 million Americans will see their…”

Featuring: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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We're at this moment because Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have simply refused to address the biggest increase in American premiums they'll likely ever experience. For months, Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump have refused to even talk to us about addressing it. Estimates show that 22 million Americans will see their premiums double on average. I'm getting calls daily from Wisconsinites begging me to stay in this fight. A couple in Door County, Wisconsin told me their premium is rising by over $550 a month next year. (01:03–01:10)

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Asserts that estimates indicate 22 million Americans will experience a doubling of their health care premiums on average.

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