Washington, Jan. 5 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health leadership, and Illinois residents today at Bronzeville Community Health Center on Chicago's South Side to highlight the real-world consequences of Congress's failure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which expired at midnight on December 31. Everyday Illinoisans already bearing the brunt of the ACA tax credit cuts joined the event to speak firsthand about how higher premiums have already affected their families and their ability to access care. During the visit, Krishnamoorthi met with patients and providers t...