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February 28, 2007         
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February 15, 2007         
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Albio Sires gave the following speech on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on H.Con.Res. 63, the Iraq War Policy Resolution:
 

Madam Speaker,

I rise today to share my thoughts on the Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2008 budget request.  In my opinion, it is disgraceful.  This budget request cuts vital housing assistance programs leaving low-income families, elderly, and disabled out in the cold.