House Democratic Leadership News Conference

House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a news conference after meeting behind closed doors on the legislative agenda with the party… read more

House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a news conference after meeting behind closed doors on the legislative agenda with the party rank-and-file members. Represenatatives Jeffries called for an end to the government shutdown and the need to have a reasonable discussion about border security. He criticized President Trump’s border wall proposal saying, “We are not willing to waste taxpayer dollars on a medieval border wall.” He was joined by House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) and two freshman members, Representatives Colin Allred (D-TX) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM). close

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House Democratic Leadership News Conference

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Program ID:
456809-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
Congressional News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 09, 2019 | 10:15am EST | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:
Jan 09, 2019 | 7:50pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Jan 09, 2019 | 12:47pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 09, 2019 | 1:10pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jan 09, 2019 | 7:50pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 10, 2019 | 12:35am EST | C-SPAN RADIO
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