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Rep. Jeffries Blasts Trump Administration Effort To Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
Rep. Jeffries released a statement condemning the Trump Administration's plan to use taxpayer dollars to arm teachers - all while schools are desperate for funding for books, computers and supplies for teachers. -
House Passes Bipartisan Bill Targeting Synthetic Drug Crisis in America
The House of Representatives passed the Synthetic Drug Awareness Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) that will direct the Surgeon General to prepare a report on the public health effects of synthetic drug use by 12 to 18 year olds in America. -
Politico: Bipartisan odd couple racks up wins at House Judiciary
After the House passed its bipartisan prison reform bill late last month, GOP Rep. Doug Collins and Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries quickly met on the floor for a celebratory embrace. Months of late-night calls, lobbying and tough negotiations had led to a whopping 360-59 vote — and the third piece of legislation Jeffries and Collins have ushered through the House together in a matter of months.
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