Hakeem Jeffries
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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.
What I can say almost guaranteed is that the Democratic candidate in both of these Florida special elections will significantly overperform.
As House Democrats, we stand by our decision to oppose the Republican spending bill.
The American people sent Democrats to Congress to fight against Republican dysfunction and chaos.
We do not want to shutdown the government. But we are not afraid of a government funding showdown.
We strongly oppose any efforts to cut the healthcare of the American people, veterans benefits and nutritional assistance, all of which are in the partisan Republican bill.
It’s an unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American spending bill. That’s why House Democrats remain strongly opposed.
We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill.
Do you think that this is what the American people care about right now? Or do they want us to do everything that we can to stop this partisan and harmful Republican bill from actually becoming law?
Lawmakers must decisively reject any attempt by the fossil fuel industry to evade accountability and ensure both justice today and the right of future generations to hold polluters responsible for decades of deception.
Dr. King once made the observation that, although everyone may not see it at the moment, the time is always right to do what’s right.
We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill.
"We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
The bill that was strongly opposed by House Democrats is a power grab that further unleashes and entrenches Elon Musk’s efforts.
Khalil created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others.
I thank the distinguished gentlewoman for her tremendous leadership and for yielding. I don't really understand the ``Fatal Attraction'' reference because if anyone is dealing with fatal attraction, it is between President Trump and House…
created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others





