New York's 8th Congressional District
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Recent News About New York's 8th Congressional District
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Leader Jeffries: “i Look Forward To Welcoming President Herzog With Open Arms”
In anticipation of the upcoming visit to Washington by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at his press conference about the positive impact President Herzog has had on Israeli society and the U.S.-Israel relationship:
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Leader Jeffries Statement On Hoffmann V. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission
On July 13, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the New York State Appellate Court’s decision in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission.
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Leader Jeffries Statement On Supreme Court Decision In Biden V. Nebraska
On June 30, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.
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Leader Jeffries Statement On 303 Creative V. Elenis
On June 30, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis.
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Schumer, Jeffries Joint Statement On The Federal Indictment Of Donald Trump
On June 9, 2023, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement after Donald Trump was indicted for mishandling classified documents.
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Leader Jeffries Statement On The Supreme Court Decision In Allen V. Milligan
On June 8, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement
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Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Our City is currently experiencing poor and unhealthy air quality levels due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.
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Leaders Jeffries & Schumer Announce An Additional $104.6 Million In Humanitarian Aid Headed To New York City
On June 7, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that FEMA will provide $104.6 million in additional grant funding via the NEW Shelter Services Program for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City
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Video Available: Leader Jeffries Remarks On The Bipartisan Budget Agreement
On May 31, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor prior to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement and highlighted how House Democrats have acted decisively to save the economy from a disastrous default, while extreme MAGA Republicans have thrust the country into an unnecessary hostage-taking situation.
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Leader Jeffries On Cbs: “president Biden Has Delivered A Result That Avoids A Catastrophic Default”
This morning, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to protecting our economy from a devastating default and a job-killing recession.
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Rep. Jeffries, Sen. Gillibrand & Sen. Schumer Announce $3,000,000 For Obh Interfaith Medical Center
On May 26, 2023, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that they secured $3,000,000 in funding for the Interfaith Medical Center through the recently-enacted government funding law.
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Rep Jeffries Statement on 30.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid Headed to New York City
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, issued the following statement after FEMA provided $30.5 million in grant funding for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City
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Video: Leader Jeffries Opposes the Default on America Act
On April 26, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act. Remarks as delivered
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Jeffries Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to Israel
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Israel during his first congressional delegation trip as Leader
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Jeffries Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to Ghana
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Ghana during his first congressional delegation as Leader