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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN BECAUSE THEY’VE BEEN COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURES”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that while Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to lower costs on day one, Democrats are fighting to bring down the cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. CHRIS HAYES: […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO DO A THING TO PREVENT HEALTHCARE COSTS FROM DRAMATICALLY INCREASING”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that less than one month away from the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democrats remain committed to working to end the Republican healthcare crisis and lower the high cost of living.  LEADER JEFFRIES: The clock is ticking on the expiration […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARREST OF ROSA PARKS 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Seventy years ago today, Rosa Parks was arrested for courageously refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her act of protest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 381 days of strategic nonviolent direct action against Jim Crow segregation. Taking a […]

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Dear Colleague on the Devastating Republican Healthcare Crisis

Dear Colleague: I write as we return to Washington for a pivotal legislative work period in connection with our fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower costs on day one. They lied. Republicans have not put forth […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “AS DEMOCRATS, WE’RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT TO LOWER THE HIGH COST OF LIVING”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Weekend, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting everyday Americans in the face of rising costs, including by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. EUGENE DANIELS: Here to discuss it all and much more is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A DEVASTATING REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS”

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he pointed out how Republicans are waging an all-out assault on the healthcare of tens of millions of Americans while Democrats are keeping up the fight to protect the health, safety and well-being of the American people. JEN PSAKI: Welcome back. […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: HOUSE REPUBLICANS “HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE”

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from skyrocketing. ERICA HILL: It’s quite a menu to present to our first guest, Democratic […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: “NO ONE IN AMERICA, THE WEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn with Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman and local leaders making food more accessible and affordable in Brooklyn and across the country. LEADER JEFFRIES: These are very challenging times that we confront, and we know that people are struggling with the high cost of living in our […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON INSIDE CITY HALL: “MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES ARE ACTUALLY HURTING THE PEOPLE THAT THEY REPRESENT”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Spectrum News NY1’s Inside City Hall with Errol Louis, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living while Republican extremists will stop at nothing to benefit their wealthy donors. ERROL LOUIS: Joining me now for a wide-ranging interview on that […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON WNYC: “REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN IN TERMS OF THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER POLICIES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show, where he highlighted that Democrats are dedicated to making life more affordable rather than prioritizing the interests of the wealthy, well-off and well-connected: BRIAN LEHRER: So, on the Affordable Care Act, I don’t have to tell you that the extended subsidies will […]