Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. David Wu [D, OR-1]

Here we go again

2011-08-08T01:00:00Z

David Wu's resignation last Thursday ended a career that began with some promise, reached some fulfilment for Clatsop County and ended very badly. Since 1990, the First District has had three members. When Les AuCoin won the seat in 1974, he became th

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The Huddle Being wrong and right

2011-08-08T01:00:00Z

THE SCANDAL-TAINTED -- Rep. David Wu has resigned. Former Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.), who admitted to a string of affairs after running on a family values platform -- and had a lover on his payroll -- was charged with driving under the influence over ...

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CD-1 Citizens Can Still Get Congressional Help

2011-08-08T01:00:00Z

Residents of Oregon's First Congressional District are still able to get help from their Congressman's office - even though the office is now vacant. Congressman David Wu's staff has been retained, and is now supervised by the Clerk of the Hou

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US Credit Downgrade by S&P Highlights Four Winners and Losers in the Debt...

2011-08-07T01:00:00Z

David Wu, the congressman who was photographed wearing a bizarre tiger suit. On Wednesday, the embarrassed congressman submitted his official resignation letter. Wu felt pressure to resign after allegations surfaced that the Democratic congressman had ...

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Democrats Reflect On Coming Primary

2011-08-07T01:00:00Z

While not on the meeting agenda, the race to replace Congressman David Wu may be one of the marquee political events of the coming months, with a special primary scheduled November 8th. Three well-known candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination: ..

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A Better Way Wu Could Have Resigned

2011-08-07T01:00:00Z

With the debt ceiling crisis over and done with (for now), Representative David Wu (D-Oregon) finally resigned from his position. Facing allegations of inappropriate sexual relations with a former staffer's daughter, Wu said on July 26 that he would .

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In the wake of David Wu case, accusations fly in Oregon's First District

2011-08-06T01:00:00Z

Nine days ago, he linked them all to a story that, Kardon argued in his heading, revealed "how justice and democracy were thwarted by (David) Wu and his lawyers." Justice and democracy. And not just the congressman, mind you: "Wu and his la

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In the Nation | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-08-05

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

AP WASHINGTON - Embattled Rep. David Wu had said he would leave office as soon as the debt-ceiling crisis was resolved. Wednesday night, the Oregon Democrat was true to his word, officially resigning as of 11:59 pm Wu, 56, has been accused of an ...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: 8/5

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

VA-Gov: Long way to go until 2013, but PPP always has their toe in the water testing future races; unsurprisingly, they show LG Bill Bolling and AG Ken Cuccinelli narrowly leading former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe and former US Rep. ...

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Debt Ceiling Fiasco Ignores Real Problems

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

About the only thing the debt crisis did effectively was push Obama's wars, lack of job creation (and further stagnation of the economy) and the sex scandal of Representative David Wu (D-OR) to the back of the media queue. ...

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Oregon Politics Roundup: Bill Sizemore goes to jail; 1st Congressional ...

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

Crowded field: Two more candidates jump into the race to replace US Rep. David Wu, who resigned in the wake of a sex scandal. The Oregonian's Ryan Kost takes a look at the growing field and the shortened timeline of the special elections. ...

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Friday Talking Points -- More Tea, Anyone?

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

[Congratulate Representative Gabrielle Giffords on her House contact page, and send her good wishes on her continuing recovery.] David Wu resigned his House seat this week, but we already gave him the Most Disappointing Democrat Of The Week award last ...

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State senator joins race for Wu's Congressional seat

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

... vying for David Wu's seat representing the 1st Congressional District, which includes the North Coast. She is state Sen. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton. She joins two announced candidates, Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian and Rep. ...

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Political Chat: Who's Out?

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

David Wu made his goodbye in a video released earlier this week before the vote on raising the debt ceiling. "This is a crucial vote," Wu said. "It is likely to be my last vote. And I want to thank the people of Oregon for giving me this, .

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David Wu Resignation Letter

2011-08-05T01:00:00Z

As the House of Representatives convened today for a quick pro forma session, a resignation letter from Rep. David Wu (D-OR) was read to the House. Sir, Thank you for your courtesies to me as Speaker and your fairness as Chairman of the Education ...

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US Lawmaker Resigns Over Sex Scandal

2011-08-04T01:00:00Z

August 04, 2011 US Lawmaker Resigns Over Sex Scandal VOA News US Representative David Wu, a Democrat from the northwestern state of Oregon, has resigned over a sex scandal - becoming the third House member this year to step down because of controversy. ..

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David Wu officially resigns seat amid sex allegations

2011-08-04T01:00:00Z

Embattled Rep. David Wu had said he would leave office as soon as the debt-ceiling crisis was resolved. Wednesday night, the Oregon Democrat was true to his word, officially resigning as of 11:59 pm Wu has been accused of an ...

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Congressman David Wu Finally Resigns

2011-08-04T01:00:00Z

He says that “serving as a US Congressman has been the greatest honor of my life,” but goes on to say that “however great the honor and engaging the work, there comes a time to hand on the privilege of elected office—and that time has come.”

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Wu actually exits

2011-08-04T01:00:00Z

Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., is still a congressman. The embattled Democrat announced last week he would resign following a damaging report that he had an 'unwanted sexual encounter' with the teenage daughter of a campaign donor. ...

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Bonamici will pursue David Wu's office

2011-08-04T01:00:00Z

...Bonamici has joined the field of candidates who will vie for Rep. David Wu's congressional seat. The race for former Rep. David Wuâs First District Congressional seat took further shape Thursday morning. State Sen. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat who rep

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