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Congressman Albio Sires

Representing the 8th District of New Jersey

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5/9/2007 - Sires Votes For Homeland Security Authorization Act

May 8, 2007 Press Release
For Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: Olga Alvarez
May 9, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     
            

5/3/2007 - Sires Votes For The Hate Crimes Prevention Act

May 2, 2007 Press Release
The bill enhances state and local law enforcement resources to prevent and prosecute hate crimes

For Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: Olga Alvarez
May 3, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     
            

President's Failures in Iraq and the Need for a Change in Direction of the War

May 1, 2007 Floor Statement

Madam Speaker,

Four years ago yesterday President Bush sent a strong message to the American people, to our troops, and to the world that our mission in Iraq was accomplished.

5/2/2007 - Sires Supports Bipartisan Head Start Bill

May 1, 2007 Press Release
The long overdue reauthorization improves and expands the program

For Immediate Release                                                                       Contact: Olga Alvarez
May 2, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     

Democrats Refuse to Ignore the Needs of the Uninsured-Look to expand SCHIP for Children

Apr 24, 2007 Floor Statement

Madam Speaker,

This week is "Covered the Uninsured Week."  This year's focus centers on expanding health care coverage for America's children.  For six years, President Bush and the Republican Congresses ignored our nation's health care crisis.  As a result, the number of uninsured increased by 7 million to 47 million Americans.  9 million of them are children.

4/25/2007 - Sires Supports Our Troops And Our Veterans

Apr 24, 2007 Press Release
The measure provides funding for our troops while establishing a responsible timeline for their withdrawal

For Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: Olga Alvarez
April 25, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     
            

4/25/2007 - Congressman Sires Supports Peace For Darfur

Apr 24, 2007 Press Release
The Darfur Partners for Peace Act comes as the world unites during "Global days For Darfur"

For Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: Olga Alvarez
April 25, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     
            

Congressman Albio Sires Supports "Covered The Uninsured" Week

Apr 22, 2007 Press Release
Congress must reauthorize SCHIP, the State Health Insurance Program

For Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: Olga Alvarez
March 23, 2007         
(201) 222-2828     
            

4/19/2007 - Sires Votes For The Water Resources Development Act

Apr 18, 2007 Press Release
The comprehensive bill will allow for the conservation of rivers and harbors nationwide

For Immediate Release                                                                       Contact: Olga Alvarez
April 19,2007        
(201) 222-2828     
            

President Should Support Stem Cell Research

Apr 17, 2007 Floor Statement

Madam Speaker,

Last week the Senate followed our lead and passed legislation to advance potentially life-saving stem cell research.  The legislation now heads to President Bush's desk, where he has already threatened a veto.  

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