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Al Franken: Republicans jammed through a provision that undercut the Risk Corridor Program, led to huge financial losses for…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Republicans jammed through a provision that undercut the Risk Corridor Program, led to huge financial losses for insurers and market exits, which drove up premiums.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken blames Republicans for undermining the Risk Corridor Program, causing insurance market issues.

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