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Wu Pushes For Review of New LNG Information
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.
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Five Years after “Mission Accomplished,” Blumenauer Testifies on Iraqi Refugee Crisis
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Wu, Smith Introduce Legislation to Establish Hatfield Foundation
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.
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Wu Expresses Concern About Defense Department Propaganda Program
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.
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Wu Leads U.S. House in Passing Critical Innovation Legislation
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.
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Blumenauer Grills SSA Commissioner on Disability Backlogs
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Wu Touts Benefits of Locating NOAA Fleet in Astoria, Oregon
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.
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Wu: Subcommittee Approves Bill to Support Innovative Technology Development
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.
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Oregon Delegation Seeks To Protect Portland's Transpacific Airline Service
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).
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Wu: Two More Weeks to Enter Congressional Art Contest
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.
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Wu Presses for Answers on Iraq "Monofocus"
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:
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Wu Calls on FERC to Hold Additional LNG Hearings
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.
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Wu Passes Fire Safety Legislation
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.
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