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Peter Welch: It is the actual imposition of the premium increase. The only way we can spare this heartache--literally, taking away…

On the recordSeptember 17, 2025
It is the actual imposition of the premium increase. The only way we can spare this heartache--literally, taking away people's healthcare--is by extending the premium tax credits. So that is a decision this body has to make.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the impact of premium increases on healthcare during a legislative session.

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