Greg Meeks, who represents parts of Queens and Long Island in the U.S. House of Representatives, joined Errol Louis to weigh in on the deal to end the government shutdown and his legislative plans to protect people if the government shuts down again in a few weeks. Meeks also discusses his new role as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions.

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