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  1. Hakeem Jeffries
    Hakeem JeffriesAmerican politician
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    BornHakeem Sekou Jeffries · August 4, 1970 · New York City, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic
    SpouseKennisandra Arciniegas · (m. 1997)
    Children2
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    Early life and career

    Jeffries was born in New York City, at Brooklyn Hospital Center to Laneda Jeffries, a social worker, and Marland Jeffries, a state substance-abuse counselor. He has one brother, Hasan. He grew up in Crown Heights, Br… See more

    New York State Assembly

    Jeffries was elected and reelected, serving in the New York State Assembly for a Brooklyn district from 2007 to 2012. During this time, he introduced over 70 bills.
    In 2007, while still in his first term in the State Asse… See more

    U.S. House of Representatives

    On April 11, 2013, Jeffries introduced the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act (H.R. 1501; 113th Congress). The bill would direct the secretary of the interior to study the suitability a… See more

    Political positions

    He is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and, before becoming caucus leader, was a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Jeffries is noted for his ability to work with Democrats across the caucus … See more

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