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Tim Kaine: “Providers close. And when providers close, there's a fourth…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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Tim Kaine Defends Democrats' Continuing Resolution After Both Funding Proposals Fail In The Senate

Published | Video Starts at 07:37

It has to be paid for, and that tends to assist in driving up the premium cost of those who retain insurance. Third, as I indicated, has already happened in Virginia. Providers close. And when providers close, there's a fourth effect, which is people lose their jobs. And then the fifth effect is one that I think we should talk about as well. It's not just people losing health insurance and having their premiums go up and seeing their providers close and seeing healthcare professionals lose their jobs. (07:37–07:44)

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