Hakeem Jeffries

Speaker Johnson was willing to pass the ACA subsidies. But its members had other plans

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Speaker Johnson was willing to pass the ACA subsidies. But its members had other plans

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Mike Johnson had a pointed back when asked why Republicans weren’t moving to extend federal health care subsidies: their party wanted to help 100% of Americans with their costs, not just the 7% of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. But not 100% of his conference agreed. A rare revolt … Read more

‘Shame on you!’ Annoyed CNBC Host Rolls Her Eyes During Heated Exchange With Hakeem Jeffries Over Healthcare

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‘Shame on you!’ Annoyed CNBC Host Rolls Her Eyes During Heated Exchange With Hakeem Jeffries Over Healthcare

REBECCA QUICK: If this is something that you want to satiate, if you want to accomplish, you’re going to need at least some Republicans to come, why not start with a one-year extension or potentially even a two-year extension? HAKEEM JEFFRIES: Well, Leader Schumer offered a one-year extension in the context of trying to end … Read more