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Office of Congressman David Wu, Oregon - First District - Press Releases

September 2006

(September 28, 2006) Wu Amendments Help Seniors Lead Full, Healthy Lifestyles
(September 27, 2006) Wu Statement On The Military Commissions Act
(September 26, 2006) Wu Amendment Expands Education And Training For Green Chemistry Research
(September 26, 2006) Defense Bill Includes Funding For Oregon Projects
(September 25, 2006) Oregon Public Schools To Receive Life-Saving Public Alert Radios
(September 20, 2006) Wu Votes Against Bill That Undermines Our Constitution
(September 20, 2006) Wu Focuses On American Competitiveness And Innovation
(September 19, 2006) Wu Mandated College Textbook Study Began Today
(September 15, 2006) Wu Brings Sneak Preview Of "The Guardian" To Oregon Coast Guard Members
(September 13, 2006) Wu Leads Defeat Of Casino Bill
(September 7, 2006) Wu-Baird Legislation To Create Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area

August 2006

(August 17, 2006) Interior Department Agrees With Wu, Amends Scoping Report On Gorge Casino To Include On-reservation Option
(August 10, 2006) Wu Statement On Fisheries Failure Declaration

July 2006

(July 30, 2006) Wu Amendment Helps Vocational & Technical Students Transition Into Four-year Degree Programs
(July 28, 2006) Wu Proposal Included In Pension Reform Legislation, Protects Working Oregonians
(July 14, 2006) Interior Department Agrees With Wu, Rejects Scoping Report On Gorge Casino
(July 14, 2006) Congressman Wu Responds to Federal Fishery Official's Visit to Oregon Coast
(July 13, 2006) Wu Statement on the Renewal of the Voting Rights Act
(July 12, 2006) Wu Statement on Federal Fishery Officials Visit to Oregon Coast

June 2006

(June 27, 2006) Wu Fights For Oregon's Coastal Communities
(June 23, 2006) Wu Statement on Secretary Mineta's Resignation
(June 21, 2006) Wu Amendments Help Seniors Lead Full, Healthy Lifestyles
(June 20, 2006) Wu Defends Effort To Keep Oregonians Working
(June 16, 2006) Wu Statement On Iraq War Debate
(June 15, 2006) WU: "Why Aren't Our Troops Receiving The Best Available Equipment?"
(June 14, 2006) Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Transportation Projects
(June 10, 2006) Congressman Wu Addresses Opening of Yamhill County Medical Center
(June 8, 2006) Wu Announces $75,000 for Chinese Heritage Park in Astoria

May 2006

(May 30, 2006) WU: Electronic Health Records Save Patients Money, Improve Patient Care, and Save Lives
(May 26, 2006) Rep. Wu Pays Tribute to Chinese American Veterans of World War II
(May 24, 2006) Energy & Water Bill Clears House With Funding For Oregon Projects
(May 23, 2006) Wu Delivers Healthier Snacks To Oregon Schools
(May 18, 2006) Concerns Grow About Off-Reservation Indian Gambling
(May 17, 2006) Rep. Wu Leads Education Discussion At APIA Leadership Summit
(May 17, 2006) Sound Science And Responsible Forest Management Policy Should Go Hand In Hand
(May 15, 2006) Democrats Call For NOAA Leadership’s Removal
(May 4, 2006) Congressman Wu Announces 2006 Congressional Art Contest Winner
(May 2, 2006) Wu Requests GAO To Investigate Scientific Manipulation & Censorship

April 2006

(April 26, 2006) Oregon Representatives Introduce Bill To Provide Disaster Assistance, Implement Salmon Recovery Plan
(April 17, 2006) Congressman Wu's Sixth Annual Environmental Forum: Energy Indpendence & The Environment
(April 7, 2006) Wu Asks Governor To Reject Bad Federal Policy, Allow Fishing In State Waters
(April 7, 2006) Council Decision Brings Unnecessary Economic Harm, Bush Administration Turns Its Back On Science
(April 5, 2006) Wu: Closure Is A Band-aid For Bad Public Policy
(April 4, 2006) Wu: Closure Is Not The Solution

March 2006

(March 30, 2006) Wu Makes His Mark On Higher Education
(March 29, 2006) Wu: NOAA Agrees Water Management & Environmental Degradation Are The Primary Causes Of Salmon Loss
(March 16, 2006) Wu: EPA Can't Advance Research If Budget Is Shrinking & Science Is Censored
(March 15, 2006) Wu Defends Gorge In Second Congressional Hearing
(March 15, 2006) Wu Introduces Legislation To Extend Medicare Drug Benefit Enrollment Period
(March 13, 2006) Congressman Wu Announces 25th Annual Congressional Art Competition
(March 10, 2006) Wu, DeFazio Call For Real Solutions To Restore Salmon Runs
(March 10, 2006) Congressman David Wu: Fighting For Students, Fighting Cuts In Education
(March 3, 2006) The Gorge & The Tribe Deserve Better

February 2006

(February 28, 2006) Wu Defends Oregon's Columbia River Gorge In Senate Hearing
(February 23, 2006) Wu Convenes U.S. House Science Committee Hearing On Health Care IT In Oregon
(February 22, 2006) Congressman Wu: "Federal Dollars Should Benefit the Whole, Not Just the Majority"
(February 22, 2006) Wu & PSU Announce Effort To Prepare For A More Urban, Diverse Senior Population
(February 15, 2006) Wu Demands The White House Explain Reports Of Scientific Manipulations & Censorship
(February 9, 2006) Congressman Wu Announces Federal Grant For the Port of Astoria
(February 1, 2006) Wu: Today Is A Sad Day For Students Pursuing Higher Education
(February 1, 2006) Congressman Wu Announces Military Academy Nominations

January 2006

(January 31, 2006) Wu Statement On State Of The Union Address
(January 27, 2006) Oregon's Washington County: A Hub Of Innovative Technology
(January 17, 2006) Oregon's Death With Dignity Act Stands
(January 9, 2006) Congress: Failing To Make The Grade

December 2005

(December 19, 2005) Defense Appropriations Coneference Report Includes Funding For Oregon Projects
(December 15, 2005) Wu Proposal Included In Pension Reform Legislation, Protects Working Oregonians
(December 14, 2005) Bill Passes U.S. House To Protect Children And First Responders From Methamphetamine
(December 12, 2005) Wu Reaches Out To Students & Businesses During Trip To China

November 2005

(November 21, 2005) Change To NCLB Mirrors Wu Legislation
(November 18, 2005) Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Transportation And Economic Development Projects
(November 17, 2005) Wu Statement On House Budget Cuts
(November 17, 2005) Major Appropriations Bill Defeated
(November 11, 2005) Wu Gives Veterans' Day Address At Camp Rilea
(November 11, 2005) Wu Secures $500,000 For Seaside Tsunami Warning System
(November 9, 2005) Energy & Water Bill Clears House With Funding For Oregon Projects
(November 8, 2005) Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Nanoscience And Microtechnologies Institute
(November 8, 2005) Wu Announces $750,000 For East Astoria Boat Basin

October 2005

(October 28, 2005) U.S. House Supports Oregon's Agriculture Industry
(October 26, 2005) Wu, House Education Democrats Unite Against Republican Raid On Student Aid
(October 20, 2005) Report Confirms U.S. Has Work To Do To Stay Competitive
(October 17, 2005) Wu Addresses the Importance of Science Education
(October 13, 2005) Wu Delivers Welcoming Address At National Open Source Leaders Conference
(October 11, 2005) Oregon's Public Officials Are Working Together To Prepare Oregonians
(October 4, 2005) Wu Responds To Fort Clatsop Tragedy

September 2005

(September 30, 2005) House, Senate Support Beaverton-Based InSport Polartec Shirts For Marines
(September 20, 2005) With The Future Of The Gorge At Stake, Wu Continues His Fight
(September 20, 2005) Federal Dollars Enhance Communications Infrastructure For Public Safety Agencies
(September 15, 2005) Wu Announces Federal Grant For Rainier Little League Field
(September 8, 2005) Oregon Stone Fruit Growers To Receive Federal Emergency Assistance

August 2005

(August 29, 2005) Oregon's Education Congressman Named Co-chair of the Community College Caucus
(August 26, 2005) Oregon Air Base To Retain Full Air Defense Capability
(August 16, 2005) Wu Announces Findings Of GAO Report On College Textbook Pricing

July 2005

(July 28, 2005) Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Transportation Projects
(July 27, 2005) Interior Bill Clears Committee With Funding For Oregon Projects
(July 26, 2005) Congressman Wu Praises NASA's Return To Flight
(July 22, 2005) Wu Legislative Successes Build Toward Legacy As Oregon's "Education Congressman"
(July 22, 2005) Congressman Wu Continues To Fight For Fair College Textbook Pricing
(July 15, 2005) Wu Advocates For Oregon Stone Fruit Growers In Need Of Emergency Assistance
(July 14, 2005) Wu Successfully Amends Higher Education Act
(July 12, 2005) Wu, Democrats Call For Vote To Increase Federal Minimum Wage
(July 12, 2005) Wu Votes To Protect Workplace Safety & Health
(July 8, 2005) Wu, Unions Join Forces To Support Working Americans, Battle Myths About Minimum Wage Increases

June 2005

(June 30, 2005) Wu Fights For Common Sense Pension Reform For Working Oregonians
(June 28, 2005) Congressional Hearing Addresses The Federal SBIR Program And The Role Of Venture Capital
(June 23, 2005) Congressman Wu Acts To Restore Funding For The Corporation For Public Broadcasting
(June 16, 2005) Congressman Wu Admonishes Bush Administration's Politicization Of Science
(June 16, 2005) Congressman Wu Applauds Oregon's Response To Tsunami Alert
(June 10, 2005) Congressman Wu Lends Support To Oregon's Sardine Fishery
(June 10, 2005) House Appropriations Committee Report Includes Funding For Oregon Projects
(June 8, 2005) Congressman Wu Supports House Agriculture Bill
(June 8, 2005) Congressman Wu Congratulates Hemcon

May 2005

(May 24, 2005) Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Nanoscience And Microtechnologies Institute
(May 24, 2005) Congressman David Wu Announces Funding For Columbia River Channel Deepening
(May 24, 2005) Wu Announces Funding For Critical Water Supply Project In Washington County
(May 24, 2005) Wu Introduces Legislation To Support Asian American And Pacific Islander Students
(May 20, 2005) Interior Secretary Agrees With Congressman Wu Over Gorge Casino
(May 19, 2005) Congressman Wu Continues His Effort To Protect Gorge
(May 12, 2005) Wu Supports The Faster And Smarter Funding For First Responders Act
(May 11, 2005) Congressman Wu Announces Federal Grant For Tongue Point Job Corps Center
(May 9, 2005) Congressman Wu Announces New Markets Tax Credit To Ecotrust
(May 5, 2005) Wu Objects To Administration's Roadless Rule Change
(May 4, 2005) Congressman David Wu Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
(May 4, 2005) Wu Supports Continued Education For Vocational And Technical Students
(May 4, 2005) Congressman Wu Increases Funding For Tsunami Education Programs
(May 2, 2005) Congressman Wu Announces 2005 Congressional Art Contest Winner

April 2005

(April 28, 2005) Congressman Wu Acts To Protect The Columbia River Gorge
(April 21, 2005) Congressman David Wu Blasts Republican Energy Bill
(April 20, 2005) Congressman David Wu Continues His Fight For Tsunami Education
(April 19, 2005) Congressman David Wu Congratulates Patent Office On 500,000th Design
(April 15, 2005) Congressman David Wu Addresses The First Annual Oregon Trio Student Leadership Conference
(April 15, 2005) Congressman David Wu Calls Upon The Governor To Declare A Statewide Drought Emergency
(April 14, 2005) Congressman David Wu Addresses The US-China Security Commission
(April 14, 2005) Congressman Wu Assails Bush Administration Education Cuts
(April 13, 2005) Congressman Wu Fights Republican Efforts To Weaken OSHA
(April 13, 2005) Congressman Wu Promotes Green Chemistry
(April 5, 2005) Congressman David Wu Tells Republicans To Stop Playing Politics With Head Start

March 2005

(March 23, 2005) Congressman David Wu Announces Plan To Improve Medicare Prescription Drug Program
(March 22, 2005) Congressman David Wu Hosts Tsunami Preparedness Forum
(March 21, 2005) Wu Statement On Congressional Intervention In Terri Schiavo Case
(March 17, 2005) Congressman David Wu Continues His Fight Against The Scourge Of Methamphetamine
(March 16, 2005) Congressman David Wu Hosts Tsunami Preparedness Forum
(March 16, 2005) Congressman David Wu Advocates For A Peaceful Solution To The China-Taiwan Issue
(March 15, 2005) Congressman David Wu Fights For Manufacturing Jobs In Oregon
(March 15, 2005) Congressman David Wu Supports Research To Protect Children And First Responders From Methamphetamine
(March 8, 2005) Congressman David Wu Comments On The People's Republic Of China's Draft Anti-secession Law
(March 2, 2005) Congressman David Wu Announces Funding For Oregon Transportation Projects
(March 2, 2005) Congressman Wu Fights Against Republican Efforts To Weaken Job Training
(March 1, 2005) Congressman Wu Fights To Restore Funds For Youth Training

February 2005

(February 25, 2005) Congressman David Wu Announces Plan To Make Higher Education More Accessible
(February 18, 2005) Congressman David Wu Announces Town Hall Meetings
(February 9, 2005) Congressman David Wu Named Ranking Democrat Of The Environment, Technology And Standards Subcommittee Of The House Science Committee
(February 2, 2005) Congressman David Wu Responds To The State Of The Union

January 2005

(January 25, 2005) Tsunami: Is The U.S. Prepared?
(January 4, 2005) Statement By Congressman David Wu On The Passing Of Congressman Bob Matsui

December 2004

(December 7, 2004) Congressman David Wu Supports the 9/11 Commission Recommendations

November 2004

(November 20, 2004) Congressman David Wu Secures Over $43 Million For Important Oregon Projects
(November 12, 2004) Congressman David Wu Praises The Renaming And Expansion Of Ft. Clatsop
(November 9, 2004) Wu Raises Concerns With Noaa Draft Hatchery Policy

September 2004

(September 24, 2004) Congressman Wu Supports Local Call To Action To Protect Remaining Roadless Forests
(September 23, 2004) Congressman David Wu Backs Middle Class Tax Relief
(September 20, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces Legislation To Improve Federal Education Mandates Of No Child Left Behind
(September 9, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights To Protect Workers' Overtime Pay
(September 8, 2004) Congressman David Wu Supports Oregon's Fisherman's Efforts To Protect And Reinvigorate Coastal Economy

August 2004

(August 26, 2004) Congressman David Wu Extends Invitation To Taiwan President Chen
(August 20, 2004) Congressman Wu Congratulates Portland Community College And Portland Public Schools
(August 19, 2004) Congressman David Wu Discusses Innovative Sustainability Solutions With Industry Leaders
(August 16, 2004) Congressman David Wu Seeks Input From Oregon Agriculture Leaders
(August 12, 2004) Congressman David Wu Calls On Bush To Reverse Decision To Close Oregon Federal Facility

July 2004

(July 22, 2004) Congressman David Wu Secures Funding To Protect Our Troops And Foster Oregon's High Tech Center
(July 20, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights For Fair College Textbook Pricing
(July 20, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights For Common Sense Fiscal Accountability And Economic Growth
(July 20, 2004) Congressman David Wu Offers Amendment To Promote Manufacturing Jobs
(July 19, 2004) Congressman Wu Hails House Action Creating The Lewis And Clark National And Historical Park
(July 14, 2004) Congressman David Wu Continues His Fight For Free And Fair Trade
(July 13, 2004) Congressman David Wu Leads The Fight Against Sudden Oak Death Hooley-Wu Amendment Seeks Additional Funds For SOD Eradication

June 2004

(June 28, 2004) Congressman David Wu Announces $1.667 Million For Tualatin Refuge
(June 25, 2004) Congressman David Wu Announces Funding For Columbia River Channel Deepening
(June 25, 2004) Congressman David Wu Secures Final Installment Of Funds For The East Astoria Boat Basin
(June 17, 2004) Congressman Wu Supports The American Jobs Creation Act
(June 16, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights For Manufacturers
(June 15, 2004) Wu Fights To Give Oregonians A Break At The Pump
(June 14, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights For Common Sense Energy Policy
(June 11, 2004) Congressman David Wu Praises USDA Decision To Forgo Statewide Quarantine

May 2004

(May 27, 2004) Congressman David Wu Announces The Clean Fuel Vehicle Fairness Act Of 2004
(May 25, 2004) Congressman David Wu Announces The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement Act
(May 20, 2004) Congressman Wu Rejects Republican Fiscal Funhouse Approach To Budgeting
(May 18, 2004) Congressman David Wu Fights For Workers' Safety
(May 18, 2004) Congressman David Wu Helps Defeat The Undocumented Alien Emergency Medical Assistance Amendment
(May 13, 2004) Congressman Wu Fights For Common Sense Tax Fairness For Working Americans
(May 12, 2004) Congressman Wu Endorses Surveys On Newberg-Dundee Highway Bypass Project
(May 11, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces A Key Victory In Washington County Commuter Rail Project
(May 6, 2004) Congressman Wu Calls Upon President Bush To Protect Retiree Health Care Coverage
(May 5, 2004) Congressman Wu Applauds Committee Action On Fort Clatsop Expansion And Renaming
(May 5, 2004) Congressman Wu Celebrates New Market Tax Credits To Portland Development Commission And Portland Area Community Development Projects
(May 5, 2004) Statement By Congressman David Wu On The Three Year Anniversary Of Secretary Veneman's Promise To Uphold The Roadless Area Conservation Rule
(May 5, 2004) Congressman Wu Fights For Oregon Taxpayers
(May 1, 2004) Congressman Wu Welcomes Home The 671st Army Reserves Combat Engineers

April 2004

(April 30, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces Legislation To Provide National Guard And Reservist Tuition At State Schools
(April 29, 2004) Congressman Wu Fights For Tax Fairness
(April 28, 2004) Congressman Wu Speaks Out Against Changing Overtime Rules
(April 13, 2004) Congressman David Wu Brings Federal Experts To Oregon For Business Development Forum
(April 2, 2004) Congressman Wu Keeps Washington County Commuter Rail On Track
(April 1, 2004) Congressman Wu Secures $290,000 in Transporation Funding For Columbia And Clatsop Counties

March 2004

(March 30, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces Grants To Hire Cops In Schools
(March 24, 2004) Congressman Wu Secures $6.3 Million For Newberg-Dundee Bypass
(March 24, 2004) Congressman Wu Secures $290,000 in Transporation Funding For Columbia And Clatsop Counties
(March 24, 2004) Congressman David Wu Secures $13.8 Million In Highway Construction Funding For Oregon
(March 10, 2004) Congressman Wu Fights To Reduce Child Hunger In Oregon
(March 4, 2004) Congressman David Wu Calls For Official Recognition Of Japanese Internment

February 2004

(February 17, 2004) Congressman David Wu Honors Oregon Parents For Involvement In Public Schools
(February 9, 2004) Congressman David Wu Releases Economic Growth Plan For Oregon
(February 6, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces Military Academy Nominations

January 2004

(January 29, 2004) Congressman David Wu & OStudentPIRG Release Report Detailing Price Gouging By College Textbook Publishers
(January 28, 2004) Wu And Baird Call On President To Fund Fort Clatsop Projects
(January 21, 2004) Congressman Wu Statement On College Access And Affordability Report
(January 16, 2004) Congressman Wu Announces Federal Grants For Knappa-Svensen-Burnside Rural Fire Protection District