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August 14, 2008
Wu: Major College Affordability Bill Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu’s higher education provisions became law today, making a college degree more accessible and affordable for students and families across Oregon. » read more

July 31, 2008
Wu Higher Education Initiatives Pass House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, H.R. 4137, which contains several initiatives authored by Congressman David Wu.  This legislation is a compromise between the House and the Senate higher education bills, and passed by a vote of 380-49.  It is expected to be passed by the Senate this week and go to the president for his signature. » read more

July 24, 2008
Wu Calls on FERC to Make LNG Decision in Public
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his ongoing effort to promote a transparent decision-making process regarding proposed Oregon liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and associated pipelines, Congressman David Wu today wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ask that it not make the Bradwood Landing licensing decision prior to FERC’s next public meeting on September 18, 2008. » read more

July 24, 2008
Wu Investigates Windstorm Mitigation Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu held a hearing on efforts to reduce devastating losses from windstorms, including hurricanes, tornados, and thunderstorms.  The National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) was created by Congress in 2004, but has received little funding or attention from the Bush administration. » 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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