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On the recordJuly 31, 2013
President Obama campaigned that his plan was going to lower premiums across the country by $2,500 a year, and here we are 3 years later with premiums higher by $3,000 with a large jump expected again next year.
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Phil Gingrey
Republican · Georgia

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Gingrey criticizes Obama's promise of lower premiums, highlighting significant increases instead.

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