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Tom Cole: “The Affordable Care act has made health care unaffordable.”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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'The Height Of Hypocrisy': Tom Cole Blasts Dems For Trying To Pin Healthcare Crisis On Trump

Published | Video Starts at 02:50

You know, I'm trying to limit how much time I use, how outrageous some of the statements I've heard are. The reality is this goes back to fundamental defect in Obamacare itself, which is constantly. You know, The Affordable Care act has made health care unaffordable. Been doing it for 15 years. The basic subsidies are in law. Our friends on the other side during COVID decided we've got a crisis underway. (02:50–02:55)

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Asserts that the Affordable Care Act has increased healthcare costs.

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