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November 24, 2010
Wu Criticizes Rollout of New TSA Screening Procedures

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu released the following statement in response to the public outcry over new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening policies: » read more

October 15, 2010
Wu Stands Up For America’s Seniors

Portland, Ore. — Congressman David Wu (OR-01) issued the following statement today regarding the Seniors Protection Act: » read more

October 8, 2010
Wu Applauds Liu Xiaobo's Win Of Nobel Peace Prize

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu released the following statement in light of Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo’s win of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize: » read more

October 6, 2010
Wu Calls For Promoting Human Rights In Trans-pacific Partnership Trade Talks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu sent a letter today to President Obama calling on the president to ensure that all U.S. trade agreements, particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) currently being negotiated, promote democracy and fundamental human rights. The letter highlights the human rights violations that occur in some of the TPP partner countries, such as Brunei, the host country for the current round of talks, and encourages the inclusion of a “democracy clause” in the TPP agreement to set clear standards on democracy and human rights. » read more

September 29, 2010
Wu, Defazio And Blumenauer Introduce The Rebuilding Local Business Act Of 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressmen David Wu, Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio introduced the Rebuilding Local Business Act of 2010 (H.R. 6251).  » read more

September 23, 2010
Wu Announces New Health Care Patient's Bill of Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu announced that the new Patient’s Bill of Rights, passed as part of the health care reform law, goes into effect today. » read more

September 15, 2010
Congressman Wu Hosts Funding Innovative Research Conference

Portland, Ore.. — On September 17, 2010, Congressman David Wu will host a Funding Innovative Research conference at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus to bring together Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant program managers from six federal agencies and researchers from around the region.  At $2.5 billion, SBIR comprises the largest source of federal investment in small business research and development. » read more

August 19, 2010
Schrader And Wu Meet With Business And Workforce Leaders To Discuss The Future Of Manufacturing In Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. — Today Congressman David Wu (OR-01) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05) met with the Manufacturing 21 Coalition to discuss the future of manufacturing in Oregon. » read more

August 18, 2010
Wu Lauds Vestas for New Local Clean Energy Jobs

PORTLAND, Ore. — Today Congressman David Wu released the following statement after Vestas announced the company’s intention to move its North American headquarters to the historic Meier & Frank Depot building in 2012: » read more

August 13, 2010
Wu Announces Local Control for Energy and Environment Act

ASTORIA, Ore. — Today Congressman David Wu joined local leaders to announce that he will soon introduce the Local Control for Energy and Environment Act, which will give state governments—not federal agencies—final say in the siting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.     » read more

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