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LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GROWS WORSE BY THE DAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue fighting to end the healthcare crisis and the reckless shutdown that Republicans have created. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 22 of the Trump-Republican shutdown of […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE NEED A CONGRESS TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT ITSELF LIKE A SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Beat, where he emphasized that Republicans are neglecting their duties to the American people by refusing to address the Republican healthcare crisis and swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. ARI MELBER: I want to bring in as promised, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Good evening. Your response […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS WOULD RATHER KEEP THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN THAN PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on their month-long vacation, Democrats are ready to work on behalf of the American people to end the Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 21 of the Trump-Republican […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH THREAT AND REARREST OF CONVICTED JANUARY 6TH OFFENDER

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out.  The person arrested, along with thousands of violent felons who stormed […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “THE GOVERNMENT REMAINS CLOSED BECAUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN ACTUALLY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront where he highlighted how Democrats are prepared to reach a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people while Republicans continue to keep the government shut down to steal healthcare away from hardworking American taxpayers. ERIN BURNETT: President Trump’s top economic […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “EVERY DAY THAT PASSES BY WITHOUT ACTION, THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GETS EVEN WORSE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he pointed out that House and Senate Democrats position remain unified while Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans continue to be missing in action in terms of making life better for the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is Day 20 of the Trump-Republican shutdown and […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: “REPUBLICANS CARE MORE ABOUT GEORGE SANTOS THAN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focused on stunts and extending their taxpayer-funded vacations. JONATHAN KARL: I am joined now by House Minority Leader Hakeem […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS MIAMI: “HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE AT RISK OF SEEING THEIR PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES SKYROCKET”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami’s Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have created and to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that millions of Floridians and people across the country […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “THE PROTESTS THAT ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, THE PEACEFUL EXPRESSION OF DISSENT, IS ENTIRELY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN WAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in our continued fight against the extremism being unleashed by the Trump administration. ALI VELSHI: Joining me now is the New York Congressman Hakeem […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HEALTHCARE PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES ARE ABOUT TO SKYROCKET”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he emphasized that Democrats remain ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and fixes the Republican healthcare crisis, but Republicans remain out of town. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is day 17 of the Trump Republican shutdown, and the […]