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May 15, 2008
House Votes To End Iraq War
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu issued the following statement after a series of House votes on the Iraq War: » read more

May 13, 2008
Wu Pushes For Review of New LNG Information
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning Congressman David Wu asked that the latest data on Oregon’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) needs and recent changes to the Bradwood Landing LNG facility proposal be included in the federal assessment of LNG’s environmental impact.  Congressman Wu wrote a letter to Secretary Kimberly Bose of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking that a supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) be issued to address the newest information about Bradwood Landing and the need for LNG projects in Oregon.   » read more

April 30, 2008
Wu, Smith Introduce Legislation to Establish Hatfield Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon Representative David Wu and Senator Gordon Smith today introduced bipartisan legislation to boost educational opportunities and promote understanding between tribal and non-tribal governments. The Mark O. Hatfield Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act would establish a foundation at Portland State University to award scholarships, internships, fellowships, and grants to individuals and organizations across the country in the furtherance of tribal self-governance and self-determination. » read more

April 29, 2008
Wu Expresses Concern About Defense Department Propaganda Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu raised concerns about a Department of Defense program in which retired senior military officials, many of whom have lucrative ties to defense contractors, parrot administration talking points to the media while serving as supposedly impartial military analysts. » read more

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NEW CONGRESS MAKES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS FIRST YEAR

BRINGING AN END TO THE IRAQ WAR

The U.S. House passed legislation to provide our troops with the equipment they need, require Iraqis to take control of their country and establish a date for withdrawal from Iraq. The House also passed two bills that were the first to exercise any level of oversight and accountability on the president's Iraq war. The bills tied economic aid to 18 benchmarks on political, security, and economic progress and required the president to develop and report to Congress a comprehensive troop redeployment strategy. (HR 1591; HR 2206; HR 2956; HR 3087)

MAKING AMERICA SAFER

The U.S. House passed legislation to implement the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission, including improvements in border security, port security, and aviation security. This legislation marked a long-awaited first step toward making Americans safer.

The House authored defense spending bills to include a greater focus on equipment shortfalls, training, troop pay, health care, and housing. These new priorities contribute to our military being fully prepared to face the threats and challenges of today and tomorrow. (HR 1; HR 3222; HR 1585)

BUILDING A MORE ENERGY SECURE FUTURE

The U.S. House passed legislation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by increasing investments in homegrown renewable and alternatives energies and raising gas mileage standards for the first time in 32 years. The House also increased funds for climate change research and held dozens of oversight hearings to ensure the science on climate change is not distorted. (HR 6; HR 2641; HR 2643)

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