Coons: Shutdown 'Our Only Moment of Leverage,' Has 'Gotten Us Focused' on Changing on Health Care
Senator Coons criticized President Trump for pursuing healthcare policies that the Senator claims will double insurance costs for millions.

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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) defended the use of a government shutdown as the only remaining leverage for Democrats to oppose Republican-led healthcare changes that he claims will double insurance costs.
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