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January 5, 2009
Wu Reinforces Importance of Protecting Gorge in Letter to Interior Secretary Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an ongoing effort to ensure that the incoming Obama administration is briefed on the most important issues facing Oregonians, Congressman David Wu today sent a letter to Senator Ken Salazar, nominee for Secretary of the Interior, expressing his opposition to the proposal that land within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area be transferred to the Warm Springs tribe for the purpose of building a gambling casino. » read more

December 10, 2008
Wu Protects Oregon Jobs by Supporting Aid to Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu released the following statement after voting in support of the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, which passed the House by a vote of X-Y: » read more

December 4, 2008
Wu Urges Obama Administration to Protect Gorge, Address Proposed Casino
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team, Congressman David Wu asserted yesterday that protecting the Columbia River Gorge is a crucial environmental concern for the next administration. » read more

December 2, 2008
Wu: Inauguration Ticket Requests Closed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu’s office ceased taking requests for tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, November 26, as previously announced. » read more

November 13, 2008
Wu: Obama Inauguration Popular; Tickets Scarce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu’s office has received numerous calls in recent days requesting tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration. We will continue to accept ticket requests through Wednesday, November 26.  After all requests have been received, tickets will be allocated.  We will make every attempt to notify all of those who requested tickets as to the status of their request. » read more

October 22, 2008
Wu Supports LNG Rehearing Request, Backs Constituents By Opposing LNG
PORTLAND, OR — Today Congressman David Wu expressed support for a rehearing on the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, as requested by Governor Ted Kulongoski, and reiterated his decision to reflect voters' rejection of LNG in Oregon. » read more

October 8, 2008
Wu Seeks Student Applications to United States Military Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu announced that he is accepting applications from eligible students who would like to be nominated to the United States military academies.  A congressional nomination is required before most students are accepted to a military academy. » read more

October 7, 2008
Wu Calls for U.S. House of Representatives Page Program Applications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu announced a call for applications to the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Page Program in Washington, DC.  Congressman Wu has been selected to nominate a congressional page for the 2009 spring session of the Congressional Page Program, which begins with check-in on Sunday, January 25, 2009 and ends on Saturday, June 6, 2009.  The nominee will participate in the Page School program and earn high school credit while working as a House Page. » read more

October 3, 2008
Wu Votes to Protect Oregonians From Financial Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu voted in favor of the revised financial rescue package, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which passed the House by a vote of 263 to 171. » read more

October 3, 2008
Wu Backs Constituents in LNG; Uses Clatsop County Vote As Guide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu made the following statement about the future of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Oregon: » read more

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