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Leader Jeffries addresses what Democrats want before agreeing on bill to reopen the government

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As Republicans and Democrats trade blame for the current government shutdown, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells “Meet the Press” why Democrats are withholding their support for Republicans’ temporary funding bill.

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