Albio Sires
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Albio Sires is a Democratic politician from New Jersey who served as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district from 2006 to 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Sires was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly and served as the Mayor of West New York. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as immigration reform, education, and infrastructure development. Sires has been an advocate for the needs of his constituents, particularly in urban areas, and has worked on various initiatives to improve local communities.
Feb 10, 2011
As I listen to the debate in this House, we need to put politics aside and pursue policies that move America forward. I encourage my Republican colleagues to focus on legislation that creates jobs, economic recovery, and debt reduction…
Jan 20, 2011
Yesterday was an unfortunate day in this Chamber. The majority party voted to bring our Nation back to a system where insurance companies' needs are placed before those of middle class Americans. The truth is that millions of Americans are…
Jan 18, 2011
I do think that the Chinese have a hidden agenda. And their agenda, in my eyes, is more like world domination.
Jul 21, 2010
I am outraged by the persistent failure of the United Nations Human Rights Council to fulfill its responsibilities to promote and protect human rights. The U.N. Human Rights Council has consistently targeted Israel and recently displayed a…
Jul 15, 2010
Right now 15 million out-of-work Americans are relying on Congress to work together and immediately extend unemployment benefits to help them make ends meet while they're looking for a full-time job. Right now the unemployment in my State…
Jun 30, 2010
The disaster in the gulf has made it increasingly evident that we must reevaluate our Nation's energy policy to prioritize renewable energy sources and focus on a clean energy economy. It is unfortunate that it has taken a man-made tragedy…
May 26, 2010
Today I rise to honor the achievements of an inspiring student athlete, Melissa Beyruti of Kean University. Melissa, an All-American senior basketball guard from Union City, New Jersey, finished her career this past March to become the…
Apr 27, 2010
Earlier this month we witnessed the tragedy of an inter-country adoption gone wrong when a 7-year-old boy was forced back, alone, to Russia. Last year over 12,000 children from around the world were adopted by American families, yet only a…
Apr 15, 2010
As today is tax day, it is important that American people are aware of the savings and tax cuts brought to them over the past year. In conjunction with President Obama, we have ensured that tax breaks no longer focus on the wealthy, but…
Mar 17, 2010
We must not let this historic opportunity slip away. If we do not act, rising health care costs will continue to crush families and businesses, forcing small business owners to choose between health care and jobs. If we do nothing, in 30…
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