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Jun 3, 2013
Many New Yorkers are still struggling to recover after Superstorm Sandy, especially home and business owners within the Coney Island community. On Monday, June 24th, Rep. Jeffries will be hosting a town hall meeting on Sandy recovery in an effort to understand where assistance is still needed, how we can help you recover faster and learn what improvements can be made within the 8th Congressional District.
May 23, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted against the House Republican student loan bill, “Smarter Solutions for Students Act,” H.R. 1911. This bill will not adequately address the student loan crisis we have in our country.
May 22, 2013
The House is likely to vote this week on a plan that would keep student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1, but some Democrats say that plan is actually worse than doing nothing. Washington bureau reporter Michael Scotto filed the following report.
May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON- Today, in remarks made on the House Floor, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) criticized House Republicans for forcing a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 37th time since the landmark legislation was signed into law.
May 7, 2013
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Apr 10, 2013
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Apr 10, 2013
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2014:
Mar 17, 2013
Doug Muzzio, host of City Talk on CUNY TV, interviewed Rep. Jeffries on being newly elected to represent Brooklyn's and Queen’s widely diverse 8th District.
Mar 12, 2013
WASHINGTON –Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) issued the following statement today after House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released this year’s version of the House Republican budget: