News from Your Elected Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning Congressman David Wu asked that the latest data on Oregon’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) needs and recent changes to the Bradwood Landing LNG facility proposal be included in the federal assessment of LNG’s environmental impact. Congressman Wu wrote a letter to Secretary Kimberly Bose of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking that a supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) be issued to address the newest information about Bradwood Landing and the need for LNG projects in Oregon.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon Representative David Wu and Senator Gordon Smith today introduced bipartisan legislation to boost educational opportunities and promote understanding between tribal and non-tribal governments. The Mark O. Hatfield Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act would establish a foundation at Portland State University to award scholarships, internships, fellowships, and grants to individuals and organizations across the country in the furtherance of tribal self-governance and self-determination.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu raised concerns about a Department of Defense program in which retired senior military officials, many of whom have lucrative ties to defense contractors, parrot administration talking points to the media while serving as supposedly impartial military analysts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu led the U.S. House in passing legislation that supports the development of innovative technologies by small high-tech companies. The bill, H.R. 5819, reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu issued a letter to Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, undersecretary of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), highlighting the benefits of locating NOAA’s Pacific fleet in Astoria, Oregon. NOAA is currently considering multiple ports for its new fleet location, including two in Astoria.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu’s legislation supporting the development of innovative technologies by small high-tech companies passed the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, which he chairs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the proposed merger between Northwest Airlines, Inc. (Northwest) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta), the five members of the Oregon House delegation have sent a joint letter to both airlines requesting that the post-merger entity continues to offer transpacific air service from Portland International Airport (PDX).

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu today reminded high school students in Oregon’s First Congressional District that they have two more weeks to enter the 2008 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu today released the following statement after questioning General David H. Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker at today’s Foreign Affairs Committee hearing:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu today sent a letter to Joseph T. Kelliher, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), calling on him to provide residents of Clatsop County with additional opportunities to ask questions about the liquefied natural gas (LNG) siting process. Clatsop County residents would be especially affected by the proposed Bradwood Landing terminal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Wu today was instrumental in the passage of legislation that reauthorized the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the primary federal organization serving the needs of firefighters and promoting fire safety for citizens. Oregon was one of the first states to begin reporting fire data to USFA and also is one of the highest users of USFA training programs.