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Jeffries Urges Action as Healthcare Costs Loom Large

10/27/2025

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Republicans' refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits will raise premiums for millions.
He warned Medicare and Medicaid could face significant cuts, and hospitals and community health centers are closing nationwide.
Jeffries stressed the urgency of legislative action to protect healthcare affordability as open enrollment begins.
He noted the government shutdown harms federal employees and called for bipartisan cooperation to address these issues.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Republicans' refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits will raise premiums for millions.
He warned Medicare and Medicaid could face significant cuts, and hospitals and community health centers are closing nationwide.
Jeffries stressed the urgency of legislative action to protect healthcare affordability as open enrollment begins.
He noted the government shutdown harms federal employees and called for bipartisan cooperation to address these issues.