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Hakeem Jeffries: “Since the start of this once-in-a-century pandemic, Congress has acted decisively and passed legislative relief totaling…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2021
Since the start of this once-in-a-century pandemic, Congress has acted decisively and passed legislative relief totaling $5.9 trillion; but our work is far from done, and we are obligated to ensure that relief aid arrived to the folks who needed it most, especially Black Americans, communities of color, and low-income groups who have, too often, been dismissed by the Federal Government.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

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Jeffries emphasizes the need for continued support for marginalized communities during the pandemic.

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