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Latest NewsNovember 19, 2009 November 18, 2009 November 7, 2009 November 7, 2009 Hot TopicsHEALTH CARE REFORM RESOURCES Health care reform has been at the forefront of the political landscape for months now, but I know that many people still have questions about the legislation that Congress is currently working on. I hope that the following resources will help provide answers to those questions.
WU REQUESTS FUNDING FOR VITAL LOCAL PROJECTS Part of my role as a member of Congress is to secure federal funds that would have been spent elsewhere for urgent needs in my district. Each year I have the opportunity to submit requests for specific appropriations, or "earmarks," to fund projects that I think will provide substantial benefits to our communities. These projects would improve education, reduce traffic congestion, increase energy efficiency, and make our communities safer all across the 1st District. In addition, every five years I have the opportunity to submit requests for high-priority transportation projects to be funded in the next transportation bill. These diverse projects address public transit development, access to multi-modal transit systems, intelligent transportation systems, and mobility issues on existing infrastructure across my congressional district and the surrounding area. I am proud of the important projects that I have been able to support over the years, and I am hopeful that many of my district's vital projects will receive funding this year. To increase transparency in these important processes and comply with committee rules, I have posted all of my project funding requests online. My fiscal year 2010 appropriations requests are available here. My 2009 transportation project requests are available here.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS Congressman Wu knows
that the current economic crisis is hurting hard-working Oregonians.
If you are one of the many people who are on the brink of
foreclosure, or you believe that you may have trouble paying your mortgage
in the future, you have the best chance of staying in your home if you act
now. Too often, people facing
foreclosure wait too long to seek the professional help necessary to avoid
this crisis. Congress provides funds
to housing counseling agencies throughout the country that help people stay in
their homes. These counseling
agencies are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), and the service is free. You can access
additional information on avoiding foreclosure, as well as contact information for
HUD-approved counseling agencies, at the following websites:
Unfortunately, it is important to note that there are those who prey on people in crisis. A number of fraudulent foreclosure prevention services and hotlines are attempting to portray their organizations as affiliated with honest efforts. Seeking help is the most important thing you can do, but be sure to confirm that you are working with a HUD-approved counselor, such as those available via the above websites. As always, you may call
my office at 503-326-2901 for additional help or information. |
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