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On the recordNovember 12, 2025
House Democrats will continue our fight to lower the high cost of living, decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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abcnews.go.com

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Jeffries outlines the Democratic agenda regarding healthcare and tax credits.

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