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Ted Lieu: “One in five Americans say they or one of their family…”

Featuring: Ted Lieu, Democratic | U.S. House California, 36th Congressional District

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House Democratic Caucus Leaders Hold News Conference

Published | Video Starts at 02:33

Nearly half of American people, 47% believe they cannot afford health care next year. And then Gallup asked a second question about drug prices. And One in five Americans say they or one of their family members can no longer afford prescription drugs. That is the highest that surveys has ever recorded since they asked that question. And so we're asking Donald Trump Republicans to get serious and work with Democrats on bringing down health care costs instead of increasing health care costs. (02:33–02:40)

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Asserts that 20% of Americans report they or a family member cannot afford prescription drugs.

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