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Jeffries Slams ‘Reckless’ Republican Budget Bill

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., sharply criticized Republicans’ budget reconciliation proposal Wednesday, calling it a “reckless” measure that Democrats are determined to defeat.

Speaking to reporters after House Democrats began debating the legislation, Jeffries argued that Republicans were struggling to advance their agenda despite holding the House majority.

“A few moments ago, yet again, another reckless Republican bill went down to defeat on the floor of the House of Representatives,” Jeffries said. “How are Democrats in the minority, but continue to control the floor as if we were in the majority?”

Jeffries pointed to what he described as recent Democratic policy victories, including legislation passed by House Democrats in January to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. He said the measure helped protect health care coverage for more than........

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