Hakeem Jeffries

Hakeem Jeffries a Democrat from Brooklyn is widely viewed as the heir apparent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who said Thursday she will not seek a leadership role in the next Congress. Jeffries is Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus having been.

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Jeffries Whether at home in New York or in Washington DC my job is to fight for the people of the 8th Congressional District.

. That means working to create more affordable housing reform our broken criminal justice system lower prescription drug prices and ensure all Americans have access to a high-quality education. CNN Hakeem Jeffries pulled off a quiet revolution on Wednesday becoming the first leader of the House Democrats to be born after the end of World War II and the first Black leader in either. Serving his fifth term in the United States Congress Rep.

Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York an area that encompasses large parts of Brooklyn and a section of Queens. The 52-year-old Jeffries will be the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress. Jeffries is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Budget Committee.

He is a self-described progressive who has forged relationships with Democratic establishment figures. Hakeem Sekou Jeffries ˌhɑːˈkiːm. Jeffries a lawyer is from central Brooklyn the epicenter of New Yorks Democratic power.

Born August 4 1970 1 is an American politician and attorney who has served as the US. Representative for New Yorks 8th congressional district since 2013. Hakeem Jeffries of New York will succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democratic Caucus.

A member of the Democratic Party he represents a district that covers parts of eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens in New York City. Hakeem Jeffries arrives for leadership elections where he is expected to become the top Democrat in the House when Nancy Pelosi steps down as speakShow more ---.

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