Albio Sires

The CHAMP Act reauthorizes the Children’s Health Insurance Program 

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Hillary Clinton's campaign staff wasn't quite accurate when they said that the cancellation of a rally in Jersey City on Monday afternoon was due to scheduling conflicts.  Sources say that Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop's possible challenge to Conrgessman Albio Sires in the 2008 Democratic primary was hardly the reason -- but rather the inability of the New Jersey Clinton campaign organization to successfully stage an event in Jerramiah Healy's Jersey City.  Healy, the Mayor and Hudson County Democratic Chairman, is supporting Barack Obama.  The New Jersey Clinton campaign organization is experiencing some severe organizational problems, with substantial conflicts between local fundraisers and the national campaign headquarters.

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Did Hillary Clinton cancel a public event in Hudson County today because she doesn’t want to take sides in a fledgling Democratic congressional primary next year?

Clinton was scheduled to hold a rally in the shadows of the towers that make up the Newport development in Jersey City, but citing scheduling conflicts, the Clinton campaign called off the public event. She will still attend a $1,000-a-head fundraiser this afternoon sponsored by Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop, who might challenge Rep. Albio Sires in the June 2008 Democratic primary.

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The Senate overwhelmingly adopts report; bill goes directly to the President’s desk 

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Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop, who is reportedly considering a challenge to Congressman Albio Sires in the 2008 Democratic primary, expects to raise about $140,000 on Monday for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.  Clinton will join Fulop and Jamie LeFrak for the event at the South City Grill in Jersey City.

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Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Albio Sires voted for the Fiscal Year 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill, which provides $53.6 billion in discretionary spending.  This bill restores years of drastic cuts to law enforcement initiatives and provides the tools to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in scientific research and technology.

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The Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill increases funding for important programs

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The Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill insures stability and progress

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They may not be the top fundraisers in the state, but don’t count Bill Pascrell or Rush Holt out of seeking Frank Lautenberg’s Senate seat if it ever opens up.

Both Congressmen were careful about the wording of their ambitions, stressing that they fully support Frank Lautenberg and that the idea of an open Senate seat is purely hypothetical. But neither would rule out seeking the seat if it does open up. Read More >

Legislation prevents the defrauding of consumers

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