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Tina Smith: “They [Trump and Republicans] couldn't find the money to…”

Featuring: Tina Smith, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Minnesota

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Calling on Republicans to reverse their cuts that kick 15M Americans off of their health insurance.

Published | Video Starts at 12:05

And in fact, what they did do is they found trillions of dollars to give huge tax breaks to big corporations and billionaires. But what didn't they do? They [Trump and Republicans] couldn't find the money to extend the ACA tax credit so that people can afford their health insurance. Plenty of money to to give huge tax breaks for billionaires, but not enough money to help regular people afford their health insurance. (12:05–12:36)

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Asserts that Trump and Republicans did not extend ACA tax credits for affordability.

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