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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 tax credits.

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.  

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:

[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO FIGHT FOR HARDWORKING LATINO FAMILIES”] 

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. 

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.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's The Today Show, making clear that while House Republicans have canceled votes and are nowhere to be found, Democrats are ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and protects their healthcare.  

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference with members of the New York Congressional Delegation at City Hall, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and end the Republican-caused, reckless government shutdown.