WASHINGTON, July 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 1, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: No one, including the twice-impeached former President, should be above the law. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. That's what makes America special. Today's Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official po  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron doctrine and 40 years of foundational legal precedent is a judicial power grab that poses a direct threat to a broad range of critical protections that Americans depend on in their daily lives. From food safety and civil rights enforcement to financ  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 1, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: No one, including the twice-impeached former President, should be above the law. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. That's what makes America special. Today's Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official power sets a d  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on June 29, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron doctrine and 40 years of foundational legal precedent is a judicial power grab that poses a direct threat to a broad range of critical protections that Americans depend on in their daily lives. From food safety and civil rights enforcement to financial regulation and  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 30, 2024: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to jam their extreme right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people. Michael Steele: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader, it's a great pleasure to welcome you. Symone Sanders-Townsend: Ye  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 30, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to jam their extreme right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people. Michael Steele: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader, it's a great pleasure  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. "As we approach our nation's Independence Day, I have the extraordinary privilege of presenting local veterans of the Vietnam War with lapel pins as a lasting memento of our country's enduring gratitude," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 3,500 constituent cases brought to his office by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have ranged from helping veterans receive long-sought benefits they were due, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, including the opening of a new passport facility in the  more