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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Interfaith Rally and Vigil for Health Justice, where he underscored the vitality of protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER JEFFRIES: Are we here to save healthcare? Are you ready to hold the line? Are we in […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON GAZA AGREEMENT

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The peace agreement that has been reached is an extremely welcome development, freeing the remaining hostages and bringing an end to years of pain, suffering and destruction. It is my hope that phase one will be fully implemented, the hostages reunited with loved ones, sustained humanitarian […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “ANY REASONABLE MEMBER OF CONGRESS WILL UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CANNOT KICK TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS OFF OF HEALTHCARE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s News Central, Bloomberg’s Surveillance and CNBC’s Squawk Box to emphasize that, while Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to their reckless shutdown, Democrats are united and ready to find a bipartisan path forward that reopens the government and protects the healthcare of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “THE REPUBLICANS ARE JUST FALLING APART”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he highlighted that while Republicans still haven’t bothered to return to Washington to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis they created, Democrats are united and ready to end the Republican shutdown. JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE ABOUT TO SEE THEIR HEALTHCARE COSTS DOUBLE, TRIPLE OR QUADRUPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Members of House Democratic Leadership where he emphasized that the American people are about to experience dramatically increased premiums, co-pays and deductibles because of Republicans’ refusal to fix their healthcare crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS”

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour, where he highlighted that while Republicans remain radio silent, Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan government funding agreement to reopen the government and end the healthcare crisis that Republicans created.  STEPHANIE RUHLE: Leader Jeffries, thank you for joining me. We are now […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT MARKING TWO YEARS SINCE THE TERRORIST ATTACK OF OCTOBER 7

Today, to mark two years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with former Israeli and American hostages and the families of current hostages and released the following statement: Two years ago, we watched in horror and heartbreak as Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists. Today, we […]

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LÍDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: “LOS DEMÓCRATAS VAMOS A LUCHAR PARA LAS FAMILIAS LATINAS TRABAJADORAS”

[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO FIGHT FOR HARDWORKING LATINO FAMILIES”] Hoy, el Líder de los Demócratas Hakeem Jeffries apareció en Despierta América, donde enfatizó que mientras los estadounidenses de todo el país están recibiendo avisos de enormes aumentos en su cobertura médica debido a los republicanos quienes no quieren negociar, los demócratas estamos […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE LINE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he stressed the importance of addressing the Republican healthcare crisis and protecting the healthcare of working-class Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Before I proceed any further, let me acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the horrific terrorist Hamas attack on the people of Israel […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC’S THE WEEKNIGHT: “THEY’D RATHER SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT THAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, where he highlighted that Republicans remain on vacation, unwilling to reopen the government, while Democrats remain on duty, ready to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the reckless Republican-caused government shutdown. MICHAEL STEELE: Okay, well let’s find out because joining us now, House Democratic Leader […]