Jul 13, 2015
Many within the technology sector have indicated that there's approximately a 20 percent vacancy rate, if not more, of jobs that they cannot fill here in America.
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.
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Jul 13, 2015
is it reasonable to have a priority policy that focuses on those undocumented immigrants who would potentially pose the most danger to the American citizens?
Jul 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, had this Confederate battle flag prevailed in war 150 years ago, I would not be standing here today as a Member of the United States Congress. I would be here as a slave. Over the last 150 years, we have made tremendous…
Jul 7, 2015
I thank the distinguished gentlewoman for her support. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries). The amendment was agreed…
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Chairman, this amendment would prohibit the use of funds made available to the National Park Service by this Act for the purchase or display of a Confederate flag with the exception of specific circumstances when such flags provide…
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: limitation on use of funds Sec. __…
Jun 24, 2015
There is a moment now to have a discussion related to the specific military installations and whether it is appropriate for those installations to be named after individuals who were fighting to uphold the institution of slavery.
Jun 16, 2015
The rule that we are discussing today was first put forth in 2010. Is that correct?
Jun 10, 2015
Mr. Speaker, House Democrats continue to try to move this country forward, but the Republican majority continues to try to turn back the clock. The effort to eradicate the Export-Import Bank is just another example of a reckless act of…
Jun 10, 2015
I am worried about the underpinning of the public sector continuing what it needs to match the private sector.
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
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