Hakeem Jeffries believes public pressure will help Democrats

class=”story”> Hakeem Jeffries says public pressure will force Congress to extend ACA subsidies Updated October 21, 202512:25 PM ET Originally published October 21, 20256:46 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition

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Obed Manuel

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Michel Martin

Hakeem Jeffries on the government shutdown and the ongoing stalemate on Capitol Hill

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