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June 24, 2008
Wu Leads Hearing on Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu chaired a hearing on sustainable, energy-efficient transportation infrastructure, including roads, freeways, and networks of stoplights. » read more

June 20, 2008
Wu Votes No on FISA Compromise Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu issued the following statement after voting against the FISA Amendments Act of 2008: » read more

June 18, 2008
Wu: U.S. House Provides Salmon Disaster Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu voted to provide $170 million in disaster funds for commercial and recreational fishermen who have been affected by the recent fisheries failure.  The funds were included in the farm bill, which the House passed by a vote of 317 to 109, overriding the president’s veto. » read more

June 18, 2008
Wu Champions Scientific Integrity at NASA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu successfully amended NASA reauthorization legislation to include a provision reaffirming the value of scientific integrity within NASA.  The amendment was in response to a report issued by NASA’s Office of the Inspector General earlier this month, which addressed the mismanagement of climate change science.  The report found that from the fall of 2004 through early 2006, the NASA public affairs office “managed the topic of climate change in a manner that reduced, marginalized, or mischaracterized climate change science made available to the general public.” » 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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