Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, currently running to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, said he would push 'back aggressively against any overreach from the extreme MAGA Republicans' in the next Congress.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is marching toward becoming minority leader in the House of Representatives, and he's focused on pushing forward his party's recent legislative accomplishments.Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the top House Democrat in the 118th Congress
Most of the opportunities that flow from these bills haven't been brought to life. So, there's a real opportunity for us to work with the Biden administration to make sure that the promises that flow from those bills are actually implemented."Most of the opportunities that flow from these bills haven't been brought to life," he said.
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