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February 3, 2010
Wu Resolution Honors Astoria Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu introduced a resolution to recognize Coast Guard Group Astoria for its more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest.  The legislation honors the brave men and women of Coast Guard Group Astoria who risk their lives daily to ensure the safety and security of the people of the Pacific Northwest. » read more

January 27, 2010
Wu Reacts to Obama State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: » read more

January 26, 2010
Wu Discusses Job Creation With Taiwan President
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu met yesterday with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to discuss how the United States and Taiwan can work together to improve our respective economies and create jobs.  During the nearly hour-long meeting, Congressman Wu and President Ma focused on strengthening economic sectors that are especially relevant to Oregon. » read more

December 10, 2009
Wu Secures Nearly $113 Million for Oregon Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu obtained nearly $113 million for Oregon projects ranging from school equipment for Vernonia students to a 24-hour crisis line for Oregon soldiers.  Transportation projects that received funds include the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, a multi-modal transit facility for Columbia County, and the quiet zone that Tualatin hopes to establish to mitigate commuter train horn noise. » read more

December 9, 2009
Wu Submits Jobs Forum Report to Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu submitted a report on the results of his recent community jobs forum to President Barack Obama as part of a larger effort to collect feedback from job forum events across the country.  The jobs forum was held on Friday, December 4, 2009, and attended by 25 leaders from large and small employers, labor unions, local business organizations, higher education institutions, Indian tribes, and workforce training organizations to discuss how best to create more jobs in Oregon. » read more

November 19, 2009
Wu Hearing on Transportation Research Uses Oregon as Model
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu chaired a hearing in the Science Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation that examined the research activities of the U.S. Department of Transportation. » read more

November 18, 2009
Wu: House Passes Bill That Will Support Oregon Fire Fighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu joined the majority of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009, which will benefit fire fighters in Oregon and across the country. » read more

November 7, 2009
U.S. House Overwhelmingly Passes Wu Resolution in Support of Jailed Sichuan Earthquake Activists
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman David Wu’s resolution in support of two Chinese human rights activists, Mr. Huang Qi and Mr. Tan Zuoren by a vote of 426 to 1.  Both men have been arrested and tried in China for attempting to give voice to the parents of the thousands of children who were killed in the numerous school building collapses that occurred during the May 12, 2008, earthquake in Sichuan province. » read more

November 7, 2009
Wu: House Passes Historic Health Care Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu issued the following statement after joining the majority of the House of Representatives to pass comprehensive health care legislation: » read more

November 5, 2009
Wu Bill Will Help Rural Veterans Access Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu introduced a bill to increase rural veterans’ access to much-needed health care, disability compensation, education, homeownership, and transportation benefits. » read more

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