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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

June 13, 2008
Wu, DeFazio, And Hooley Disappointed In LNG Licensing Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives David Wu, Peter DeFazio, and Darlene Hooley wrote to the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Joseph Kelliher, yesterday to request additional time to address ongoing concerns about the liquefied natural gas (LNG) licensing process. » read more

June 12, 2008
Wu Testifies on Behalf of Rural Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu testified on behalf of rural veterans before the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  Congressman Wu was invited to testify because of the subcommittee’s interest in H.R. 3008, the Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act, which he authored. » read more

June 5, 2008
Wu Continues To Pressure FERC To Listen To Oregonians On LNG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu again wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), encouraging it to listen and respond to Oregonians’ concerns about LNG facilities and pipelines.  Joseph Kelliher, FERC chairman, recently replied to an earlier letter from Congressman Wu that called for additional hearings in Clatsop County.  Kelliher stated that FERC believes “the Commission has provided the public with substantial opportunity to participate in the Commission’s process and that additional meetings at this time would be unlikely to identify new concerns.” » read more

June 5, 2008
Wu: U.S. House Fails to Pass County Timber Payments Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. House of Representative missed an opportunity to provide funds for essential services in rural counties across our nation.  Despite vigorous support from Congressman David Wu and most of Oregon's House delegation, the Public Land Communities Transition Act failed to pass the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218-193, with two voting present. » read more

May 20, 2008
Wu Leads House in Expressing Condolences to Earthquake Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu led the U.S. House of Representatives in unanimously passing a resolution expressing condolences to the people of the People’s Republic of China for the grave loss of lives and vast destruction caused by the earthquake on May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.  Congressman Wu introduced the resolution, H.Res. 1195, on May 14, 2008. » read more

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

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