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On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
the promise was premiums on average would decrease by $2,500 per family. Obviously premiums have gone up.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus criticizes the Affordable Care Act for failing to reduce premiums as promised.

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