On the recordMarch 26, 2017
You're absolutely wrong. In fact, the Affordable Care Act is designed so that the subsidies go up as the premiums go up.
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transcripts.cnn.comRobert Reich: “You're absolutely wrong. In fact, the Affordable Care Act is designed so that the subsidies go up as the premiums go up.”
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Reich defends the Affordable Care Act against claims that it is failing, arguing that it is structured to support those facing rising premiums.
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