House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries secured increased earmark spending for Democrats in government funding negotiations.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries secured additional funds for transportation, housing, and urban development projects in House Democrats' home districts during government funding bill negotiations with Speaker Mike Johnson. Jeffries, in a fractured GOP majority, effectively increased earmark spending for almost every Democratic member. This came after Democrats argued they were shortchanged in the Republican majority.
May 22, 2024
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