Congressman Albio Sires

Representing the 8th District of New Jersey

Editorials

Superstorm Sandy One Year Later: A Lesson in Prevention

Oct 29, 2013 Editorials

By U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires

Issues:

Shaping Livable Communities

Sires Calls for Stricter Bus Rules

Jun 17, 2013 Editorials

Congressman Sires was joined by State Senator Nicholas Sacco (D-32), and several State legislators in West New York, New Jersey at a press conference at the scene of the terrible accident that took the life of eight month old Angelie Paredes. To prevent future accidents and improve public safety, the legislators called for stricter regulations for drivers and bus companies.

Issues:

Shaping Livable Communities, Transportation

Time for a New Venezuela

Mar 11, 2013 Editorials

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez died of cancer on Tuesday. Read my OpEd on the state of Venezuela.

U.S. Small Business Administration is opening several Business Recovery Centers in New Jersey

Nov 8, 2012 Editorials

The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening several Business Recovery Centers in New Jersey. These Centers, opening November 9th, will provide one-on-one help to business owners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by Hurricane Sandy.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announce Enrollment Deadline Extension

Nov 8, 2012 Editorials

Medicare beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Sandy who are unable to make a Medicare health or drug plan selections by December 7, 2012—the last day of the Open Enrollment Period, can still enroll in health and prescription drug coverage for 2013 after December 7th by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.