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Podcast: This week in Congress
Posted on November 20, 2009Mike discusses Medicare payments for Drs.
Broadband Hearing Proves Stimulus Money Abused
Posted on November 20, 2009Today, the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture, held a hearing to review broadband funding enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Subcommittee heard testimony from officials representing the U...
The Republican Health Care Plan
Posted on November 07, 2009Click here to read about the Republican alternative health care reform plan.
Praying for the families of the fallen at Ft. Hood
Posted on November 06, 2009Yesterday in Fort Hood, the unimaginable occurred. The lives of twelve American soldiers and one civilian were tragically ended, and some thirty others wounded, in a senseless shooting spree by a fellow soldier. These are men and women who have selflessly committed their lives to fighting for our country in the most dangerous situations imaginable...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on November 03, 2009Join Congressman Conaway in a live tele-town hall tonight (Tuesday November 3) starting at 5:30 p.m. Central time. To join the call please call 877.229.8493 and dial 13347 anytime between 5:30 and 6:30.
A GOP Health Plan
Posted on October 28, 2009A GOP health plan Chicago Tribune October 28, 2009 Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate have spent the spring, summer and fall grappling with how to fix the health care system. They’re still trying to craft a bill they can sell to Americans — or even explain in plain English...
Podcast: Healthcare update
Posted on October 23, 2009Mike discusses the Democrats’ current health proposals in the House and the Senate.
Washington Times: Budget tricks rife in health reform effort
Posted on October 20, 2009Jennifer Haberkorn and David M. Dickson THE WASHINGTON TIMES Advocates of health care reform are relying on budget manipulations to stick with President Obama’s pledge to overhaul the system without adding to the deficit, critics on and off Capitol Hill say...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on October 19, 2009Join Congressman Conaway in a live tele-town hall tonight (Monday October 19) starting at 6:30 p.m. Central time. To join the call please call 877.229.8493 and dial 13347 anytime between 6:30 and 7:30.
Podcast: Protecting Troops
Posted on October 15, 2009Mike discusses the passage of the Homeland Security Appropriations legislation that included his language to protect photo’s of detainees from being released.
The Message of Dollar Disdain
Posted on October 14, 2009Wall Street Journal October 14, 2009 By JUDY SHELTON Unprecedented spending, unending fiscal deficits, unconscionable accumulations of government debt: These are the trends that are shaping America’s financial future. And since loose monetary policy and a weak U...
Podcast: Mike’s meeting with Secretary Sebelius
Posted on October 08, 2009Mike discusses his meeting with Secretary Sebelius and the questions he received on facebook.
Podcast: Spending and Government Growth
Posted on October 01, 2009Mike discusses his vote against spending legislation that increases the size of government and increases levels of spending.
WSJ: Making things worse in Healthcare
Posted on September 28, 2009In an article in the Wall Street Journal, Professor John Cogan of Stanford, Dean Glenn Hubbard of Columbia Business School, and Professor Daniel Kessler also of Stanford, lay out in clear and compelling language what is wrong with the Democrat?s healthcare plans...
Podcast: Czars and Terrorist Plots
Posted on September 25, 2009Mike discusses the legislative issues this week including funding the federal government through October, his work in opposing Obama’s Czars and the uncovered terrorist plots.
WSJ: Live by the Sword…
Posted on September 23, 2009Texans say a climate-change bill in Congress would take too big a toll on their state By ÁNGEL GONZáLEZ WSJ A bill in Congress to curb global warming has a lot of Texans boiling. The Journal Report The bill proposes to make some companies pay for the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases they emit, gases that scientists believe are [...
Podcast: Student Loan Takeover
Posted on September 18, 2009Mike discusses the vote this week to takeover the student loan industry.
Happy Consitution Day
Posted on September 17, 2009On this day, 222 years ago, the 55 delegates to the Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia to hold their final meeting, of which 39 signed a document that would change the course of history. Our Founding Fathers created a monumental plan to govern a sprawling young country dedicated to the idea that citizens were sovereign [...
Obama administration: Cap and trade could cost families $1,761 a year
Posted on September 16, 2009by Declan McCullagh, CNET News The Obama administration has privately concluded that a cap and trade law would cost American taxpayers up to $200 billion a year, the equivalent of hiking personal income taxes by about 15 percent. A previously unreleased analysis prepared by the U...
The Real Question for Healtchare Reform: What is the cost?
Posted on September 14, 2009In the wake of President Obama?s speech to Congress last week, Scott Harrington, a Professor of health care management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a thought provoking article in the Wall Street Journal. In it, he takes the President to task for misrepresenting the facts in several of the [...
Podcast: Healthcare Reform
Posted on September 10, 2009Mike discusses healthcare reform following President Obama’s address to Congress.
A Letter from the Eagle Forum on Cap and Trade
Posted on September 08, 2009Dear Representative Conaway: On behalf of Eagle Forum members nationwide, I thank you for listening to the voices of the American people and for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454). The longer the House debated this bill and the longer the liberal Leadership attempted to [...
Town Halls This Week
Posted on August 31, 2009This week Mike will hold several open and public town hall forums to allow constituents to ask questions about health care legislation. Tonight, he will host a tele-town hall that you can attend without leaving your home. If you’d like to join the tele-town hall tonight ( Monday, August 31st) you can [...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on August 14, 2009When first arriving up in DC, I didn?t really know what to expect. I?d heard from a number of past Washington interns what I would generally be doing during my next month and a half, but I didn?t realize the number of experiences I would get to enjoy...
Town-Halls This Week
Posted on August 10, 2009Mike will be hosting three town-halls in the district this week. We hope you are able to attend. More events will be held later this month. Contact one of the congressional offices for more information. Monday, August 10: 3:30-5:00 pm: Meet with hospital staff, faculty, physicians, and patients at Midland Memorial Hospital Tuesday, [...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on August 04, 2009Hello my name is Whitney Knabel and I am a senior Political Science major at Howard Payne University. This past spring semester I had the great opportunity to intern with Congressman Conaway in the Brownwood Regional Office under the leadership of Mandy Locker...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on August 03, 2009This month Mike is traveling around the 36 counties in West and Central Texas speaking to doctors, nurses and healthcare officials about health reform. Above is a picture of Mike at Cogdell hospital this morning. Tonight, you can join Congressman Conaway in a live Tele-town hall tonight (Monday August 3) starting at 6:00 p...
Podcast: Healthcare and Cash for Clunkers
Posted on July 31, 2009Mike discusses the last week of legislative business before the August work district work period.
Taking the Time to Get it Right
Posted on July 31, 2009Debate concerning what kind of health care reform our country needs and how our country will pay for it is dominating not only Washington, but the everyday lives of most Americans. Today, the Democrat health care bill is being considered in the final committee of jurisdiction, the Energy and Commerce Committee...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on July 28, 2009Join Congressman Conaway in a live tele-town hall tonight (Monday July 13) starting at 6:20 p.m. Central time. To join the call please call 877.229.8493 and dial 13347 anytime between 6:20 and 7:20.
Podcast: Appropriations and Health Care
Posted on July 24, 2009Mike discusses this week’s appropriations agenda and the current state of health care reform.
MIKE CONAWAY Op-Ed: ‘Cap-and-tax’ legislation would be bad for America
Posted on July 22, 2009MIKE CONAWAY: ‘Cap-and-tax’ legislation would be bad for America by Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas San Angelo Standard-Times July 17, 2009 There is an old western movie titled ?Bad Day at Black Rock? about a dying town that is hostile, corrupt and fraudulent...
New Federal Bureaucracies Created in Democrat Health ?Reform?
Posted on July 21, 2009The House Republican Conference has compiled a list of all the new boards, bureaucracies, commissions, and programs created in H.R. 3200, ?America?s Affordable Health Choices Act:? 1. Health Benefits Advisory Committee (Section 123, p. 30) 2. Health Choices Administration (Section 141, p...
Podcast: Healthcare
Posted on July 17, 2009Mike discusses the Democrats proposal to reform healthcare.
Responsible Healthcare Reform Pledge
Posted on July 17, 2009Congressman Conaway supports this pledge to not vote in favor of health care reform legislation that he has not personally read and has not been available to the public for 72 hours.
Washington Post: CBO Chief Criticizes Democrats’ Health Proposals
Posted on July 16, 2009Director Says Proposed Changes Would Weaken Economy By Lori Montgomery Washington Post Instead of saving the federal government from fiscal catastrophe, the health reform measures being drafted by congressional Democrats would worsen an already bleak budget outlook, increasing deficit projections and driving the nation more deeply into debt, the director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said this [...
REBOUND Act
Posted on July 15, 2009Today, Mike cosponsored the Reducing Barack Obama’s Unsustainable Deficit (REBOUND) Act of 2009 (H.R. 3140). The language of the bill is short and sweet: * It will repeal the spending portion of the President?s ?stimulus? package, saving taxpayers $460 billion * It leaves intact the package?s tax relief and unemployment benefits * It will prohibit the Treasury Secretary [...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on July 13, 2009Join Congressman Conaway in a live tele-town hall tonight (Monday July 13) starting at 6:40 p.m. Central time. To join the call please call 877.229.8493 and dial 13347 anytime between 6:40 and 7:40.
Podcast: Appropriations
Posted on July 10, 2009Mike discusses the passage of 7 appropriation bills by the House and the remaining business for the month.
Inside with an Intern: A Capitol 4th
Posted on July 10, 2009Free concerts, phenomenal fireworks, and ethnic food are not usually a part of my Independence Day celebration in my tiny hometown of Wall, Texas. However, experiencing a Capitol 4th included all of the above. And to top off the splendor of the weekend, my older sister up and booked a flight on July 3rd from [...
Podcast: Cap and Tax
Posted on June 26, 2009Mike discusses his opposition to the cap and tax/climate change bill that is on the floor today. He also spoke on the floor in the video below.
On the Agenda
Posted on June 24, 2009Leading up to the July 4th District work week the Democrat majority has an ambitious agenda. Two major spending bills are on the floor this week, Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2892) and Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (H.R. 2996)...
Podcast: Spending run wild
Posted on June 19, 2009Mike discusses the Republican’s efforts to slow down spending on the House floor.
Mike Offers Military Detainee Photo Amendment in NDAA Markup
Posted on June 18, 2009This week the National Defense Authorization Act was marked up in the House Armed Services Committee. Mike offered an amendment, which was first introduced by Senators Graham and Lieberman, to prevent the release of military detainee photos.
VP Biden rambles and defends the lack of progress with the stimulus
Posted on June 15, 2009This link will direct you to the Meet the Press transcript of Vice President Joe Biden discussing the stimulus and the lack of progress and unmeasurable affect the $800 billion stimulus would have on the economy. Below is a video of Mike discussing the lack of impact of the stimulus will have on the economy after [...
Podcast: Detainee Photo Release
Posted on June 12, 2009Mike discusses the administration capitulation on the release of detainee photos.
Inside with an Intern
Posted on June 10, 2009Hi, my name is Alexa Nichols and I am from San Angelo, Texas. I am working for Congressman Conaway?s D.C. office this summer. I am a junior at Angelo State University majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish. At ASU I am involved in the University Honors Program, College Republicans, and [...
Rep. John McHugh appointed Secretary of the Army by President Obama
Posted on June 02, 2009Today, the Obama administration announced that Republican Congressman John McHugh would be the new Secretary of the Army. I can?t think of a better fit than John McHugh to serve our country as Secretary of the Army. He has a deep and profound understanding of the issues in his 16 years of experience, and will [...
Mike attends Bi-Partisan Bill Signing Ceremony at White House
Posted on May 22, 2009On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Weapon System Acquisition Reform Act, legislaton which was crafted by Republicans and Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee. The bill aims to reform the system used by the Pentagon to acquire major weapons systems...
Podcast: Pelosi’s Comments
Posted on May 18, 2009Mike discusses Pelosi’s allegations that the CIA lied to a Member of Congress.
Podcast: CIA and Pelosi
Posted on May 15, 2009Mike discusses the current CIA procedures for briefing members of Congress. Mike currently serves as a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence.
Financing for Government is Looking Worse
Posted on May 12, 2009By BRIAN KNOWLTON NYT WASHINGTON ? The financial outlook for Medicare and Social Security has significantly worsened, as the bad economy and mounting job losses have pushed both programs years closer to insolvency, according to a grim report issued Tuesday by the Obama administration...
Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on May 11, 2009Join Congressman Conaway in a live tele-town hall tonight (Monday May 11) starting at 5:50 p.m. Central time. To join the call please call 877.229.8493 and dial 13347 anytime between 5:50 and 6:50.
Podcast: Saving Money on Defense
Posted on May 07, 2009Mike discusses his role in crafting new rules for acquisition purchases for the Department of Defense.
Podcast: Cap and Tax
Posted on May 01, 2009Mike discusses the passage of the Democratic budget and the Democrats Cap and Tax proposal to limit Carbon Dioxide emissions.
Updated info on Swine Flu from CDC and Texas Offices
Posted on April 29, 2009Updated 2: Gov. Perry Bolsters Precautionary Measures to Address Swine Flu in Texas Update:1 2009 H1N1 FLU UPDATE Department of Homeland Security Updated 4/29/2009, 1 pm The U.S. government continues to take aggressive action to address the current outbreak of 2009 H1N1 flu in the United States...
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pig Flu
Posted on April 27, 2009Frequently Asked Questions Swine and Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Do any swine have the virus that has infected humans? There is no evidence at this time that swine in the United States are infected with this virus strain. Can I get this new strain of virus from eating pork or pork products? According to USDA and [...
Reforming How Congress Spends
Posted on April 24, 2009According to the Treasury Department, the federal government ran a $192.3 billion deficit in March, which is the largest deficit incurred for that month in U.S. history. So far, spending is up 32.9% compared to a year ago and tax collections are down 14...
Podcast: Release of Interrogation Techniques
Posted on April 23, 2009Mike discusses his thoughts on the release of U.S. interrogation techniques.
‘Made in the USA’ still means something
Posted on April 22, 2009Despite downturn, the nation remains the world’s leading manufacturer By Harold L. Sirkin Business Week A few weeks ago, my wife asked me why the U.S. doesn’t make anything of value anymore. Everything, she said, is made in China or Mexico or other faraway points on the compass...
Tea Party Day
Posted on April 15, 2009Today will go down in history as the day America renewed her commitment to our Founders? vision of a nation dedicated to liberty and limited government. Your protest is important to our district and the Tea Party movement is vital to American democracy...
Podcast: Budget Makes Poor Choices
Posted on April 03, 2009Mike discusses the recently passed Obama/Democrat Budget and the problems it creates for future generations.
WSJ Op-ED: The GOP’s Alternative Budget
Posted on April 01, 2009By Paul Ryan WSJ Today, the House of Representatives will consider two budget plans that represent dramatically different visions for our nation’s future. We will first consider President Barack Obama’s plan. To be clear, this is no ordinary budget...
Participate in a Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on March 31, 2009Mike will host a live telephone-town hall in the district tonight. The topic of conversation will be the economy and federal spending. The call begins at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time and lasts one hour. If you?d like to participate please call 1 (877) 229-8493 anytime between 6:30 and 7:30.
Podcast: Obama’s Budget
Posted on March 30, 2009Mike discusses the House version of Obama’s Budget.
The Hill Blog: Securing America’s Bridge Infrastructure
Posted on March 26, 2009The Hill Blog By Rep. Mike Conaway During the evening rush hour on August 1, 2007, the I-35 highway bridge that spanned the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota experienced a catastrophic failure and crumpled into the river beneath it, killing 13 people and injuring 100 more...
Real Clear Markets: Card Check Workers Can Only Check In
Posted on March 17, 2009Real Clear Markets By Diana Furchtgott-Roth Stock markets are near their lowest levels in years, the federal budget deficit has shot to an all-time high, consumer confidence is at a record low, the unemployment rate has been rising and hit 8.1% in February, and over four million jobs have disappeared in the past year...
The Conaway Chronicle: Volume 4, Issue 3
Posted on March 16, 2009Thank you for reading The Conaway Chronicle, a weekly review of my activities in Congress. This newsletter is to let you know what?s going on in Washington and what important issues are being debated in Congress. Click here to sign up for this newsletter...
Podcast: 2009 Spending and Mortgage legislation
Posted on February 26, 2009Mike discusses the 2009 omnibus spending legislation and the housing legislation on the floor this week.
The President’s Unassailable Logic
Posted on February 25, 2009Greg Mankiw, a professor of economics at Harvard University, has a blog post about how President Obama will measure the success of his stimulus plan. The President says that the ?bottom-line, number one? measure of success is ?creating or saving 4 million jobs...
Military Academy Application and Nomination Process
Posted on February 19, 2009Each year hundreds of the best and brightest young men and women write my office to apply for appointment to a service academy. There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force Academy, Naval, Military, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academies...
Podcast: Democrats Stimulus Spending
Posted on February 13, 2009Mike discusses his opposition to the Democrats Stimulus Bill.
How are we going to pay for the massive stimulus bill?
Posted on February 12, 2009Mike talks on the House Floor about the cost of the stimulus bill on future generations.
WSJ Op-Ed- How Government Created the Finanical Crisis
Posted on February 09, 2009By John B. Taylor Wall Street Journal Many are calling for a 9/11-type commission to investigate the financial crisis. Any such investigation should not rule out government itself as a major culprit. My research shows that government actions and interventions — not any inherent failure or instability of the private economy — caused, prolonged and dramatically worsened [...
Podcast: DTV Transition and SCHIP
Posted on February 04, 2009Mike discusses this week’s legislative agenda and his votes in opposition to the DTV Transition extension.
A Lesson from the Great Depression
Posted on February 02, 2009Amity Shlaes, author of “The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression” discusses the lessons we can draw from FDR?s failure to ?fix? the economy. Tellingly, she quotes then Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, who testified before the House Committee on Ways and Means towards the end of the 1930s and said: ?We [...
Podcast: Stimulus vote in the House
Posted on January 29, 2009Mike discusses the Democratic economic spending bill and the Republican alternative.
Economic Stimulus: A burden on future generations
Posted on January 28, 2009Ronald Reagan once said: ?Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever known.? How can I, in good faith, leave the next generation with this giant mess to clean up...
Participate in a Tele-Town Hall Tonight
Posted on January 26, 2009Mike will host a live telephone-town hall in the district tonight. The topic of conversation will be the economic stimulus and rural communities. The call begins at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time and lasts one hour. If you’d like to participate please call 1 (877) 229-8493 anytime between 6:30 and 7:30.
Podcast: Inauguration and TARP Funds
Posted on January 22, 2009Mike discusses the Inauguration of Barack Obama and his vote against releasing additional funding for the financial bailout.
Podcast: Inauguration
Posted on January 16, 2009Mike discusses his vote against expansion of SCHIP and the Democrat economic stimulus package. He also speaks about his new committee assignments including the Ethics and Standard Committee and his new role on the Republican Whip Team.
Mike in the Middle East
Posted on January 12, 2009Watch Mike’s video of his Christmas trip to the Middle East.
Bush will head to Midland after presidency for welcome-home event
Posted on January 09, 2009Dallas Morning News - 1/8/09 - George W. Bush will make his first stop in Texas as ex-president in his boyhood home of Midland, where a welcome-home rally is planned in the town square that served as his send-off to the White House. Eight years ago, in January 2001, Bush, then the president-elect, attended a [...
Podcast: 111th Congress Begins
Posted on January 09, 2009Mike discusses the opening of the 111th Congressional session and his goals and outlook for the year.
Troops send holiday greetings home
Posted on January 05, 2009Over the break, Mike took a Congressional delegation trip to Iraq where he had the opportunity to visit with troops from all over Texas. With video camera in tow, he got some great footage of soldiers fighting in Baghdad who wanted to send holiday greetings home to their friends and family...
WSJ Column: Bankruptcy Doesn’t Equal Death
Posted on December 16, 2008Wall Street Journal By DON BOUDREAUX The spectacle of corporate magnates from Detroit pleading to be on Uncle Sam’s dole is a sordid one. So why aren’t more Americans appalled? One reason is widespread misunderstanding — much of it sowed by these auto makers — about the size of their firms...
Podcast: Auto Bailout in Congress
Posted on December 12, 2008Mike discusses end of 110th Congress and the Auto bailout legislation that was on the House floor this week.
Auto Industry Bailout not in Country’s Best Interests
Posted on December 10, 2008Despite the protests by me and many of my Republican colleagues, it appears as if the Democratic leadership of both Houses of Congress moved one step closer today to committing the American taxpayer to substantial role in restructuring the three domestic automobile manufacturers...
Podcast: Congress Returns
Posted on November 21, 2008Mike discusses the post-election session week and the auto-bailout.
Remembering our Veterans
Posted on November 11, 2008Tomorrow is a proud day for the United States. November 11th is a day of reflection; a day for each and every one of us to express our appreciation for the over 25 million Americans that have sacrificed to serve our nation. Throughout our nation?s history, we have been blessed to have soldiers, sailors, marines and [...
MISD gets Head Start Grant
Posted on November 10, 2008by Ruth Campbell Midland Reporter-Telegram Saturday, November 8, 2008 U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway has announced that Midland Independent School District has received a $1.29 million federal grant for its Head Start program. This is the program’s yearly funding...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on November 06, 2008Hello, my name is August Higgins and I am a Senior Political Science major at Howard Payne University. Over the past semester, I had the great privilege to intern at Congressman Mike Conaway?s Regional Office in Brownwood, Texas. Mandy Locker, the Regional Director, has taught me so much since I started in January...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on October 15, 2008Hi, my name is Jessica Schneider and I hail from the glorious ?Tall City? and home of President George W. Bush, Midland, Texas. I am currently in my third year of undergrad at Texas Tech University where I am majoring in Honors Arts and Letters with a minor in Spanish...
An Urgent Crisis
Posted on October 08, 2008I wanted to share an excellent article that recently appeared in The Economist with you, titled ?Blocked pipes.? The article describes the turmoil in a specific lending market, the money market, which is used to raise short term cash for financial institutions and businesses...
Why I Voted for the Financial Rescue Package
Posted on October 03, 2008As I have discussed with many of you over the past week, my vote on Monday against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act was a decision that I struggled with. Although I have cast many difficult votes during my time in Washington, this particular vote was different because of the extraordinary consequences and stark differences between [...
Happy American Energy Freedom Day
Posted on October 01, 2008Today marks the day when the drilling moratoria on oil shale and most of the Outer Continental Shelf will expire, meaning that the Democrats have surrendered to the pleas of Americans across the country to lower gas prices and keep us on the path to energy independence...
Podcast: Economic Crisis
Posted on September 26, 2008Mike discusses the current economic crisis and the two opposing proposals.
House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
Posted on September 24, 2008Our Armed Forces deserve, and will get, the full and timely support from its citizens and government. I am pleased that we have put many partisan issues aside to produce a Defense authorization bill that provides that support. Despite some flaws, it is a good bill that will afford our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, [...
Protecting Main Street from Wall Street
Posted on September 23, 2008Our economy is facing historic challenges, ones that pose a clear threat to our country?s economic foundation. Without urgent and comprehensive action, a financial collapse is likely that would be devastating for Americans. The time is now to form a comprehensive plan to be implemented quickly to stop the decline of confidence in our markets [...
Podcast: This week in Energy
Posted on September 20, 2008Mike discusses the flawed energy legislation that was brought up in the House.
Democrats Continue to play blame game
Posted on September 18, 2008Mike debates the Oil Speculator Bill on the House floor and the need for real, responsible energy legislation.
Smoke and Mirrors on the House Floor
Posted on September 17, 2008Week after week, the Democratic leadership continues their rhetoric on change and the need for affordable energy, yet the legislation that was passed last night is nothing more than a sham bill on display for political gains. There are no new refineries included in their bill, no nuclear energy, no clean coal, no drilling in [...
General Petraeus steps down, General Odierno assumes new role of Combatant Commander
Posted on September 16, 2008Today is General David Petraeus’ last day in command of our troops in Iraq. General Petraeus devoted his life to this country, and his exemplary service in this fight made him the most knowledgeable and credible on the situation on the ground in Iraq...
Podcast: Congress Adjourns again Without Energy Plan
Posted on September 12, 2008Mike discusses potential Democratic energy proposals and their failure to bring a compromised energy solution to the House floor.
Seven Years Later
Posted on September 11, 2008Today marks the seventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. That day will be recorded as one of the most tragic and horrific in the history of our nation; a day when we once again lost our innocence. On that morning, every American woke up to a new kind of terror and a life forever [...
Federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Posted on September 09, 2008“The federal takeover of the nation?s two largest mortgage finance companies may prove to be very expensive for the American taxpayer and supports the premise that in a globalized economy, government sponsored enterprises are not feasible. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enjoyed the benefits of publicly traded corporations with a government subsidy...
On the Agenda
Posted on September 08, 2008Congress returns to session today after a four week recess. Mike flew back to Washington twice over the August recess to encourage Speaker Pelosi to allow a vote to lift the ban on drilling off the outer-continental shelf and promote America?s energy independence...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on August 20, 2008Hello, my name is Jonathan Dumire and I am very glad to have had the opportunity to serve as a Congressional intern this summer with Congressman Mike Conaway. The tenure of my internship was served during both Congress being in session and during recess...
Demanding a Vote
Posted on August 14, 2008Mike talks about the Republican efforts to demand a vote outside the House floor.
Back in DC Round 3
Posted on August 13, 2008Mike flew back to DC on Monday to continue his push for a vote on oil drilling on the House floor.
On the Road with Mike
Posted on August 08, 2008Mike discusses what high energy costs will do to agriculture prices with Texas producer Randy Gully.
Momentum continues during Energy Rally on Capitol Hill
Posted on August 04, 2008Last Friday I was privileged to partake in the historic events that unfolded here in Washington. Although the CSPAN cameras were off the entire time, I?ve come across a youtube video of my Republican colleagues as they explain to the tax-payers in the galleries why we think it was wrong to adjourn without voting [...
An Open Letter to Speaker Pelosi
Posted on August 04, 2008Dear Speaker Pelosi, On Friday August 1, 2008, at 11:23 a.m., your Democrat majority in the House of Representatives adjourned the House for five full weeks. House Republicans believe that Congress should not go on vacation until we take action to lower gas and energy prices for struggling American families...
Podcast: Congress Fails to Address Gas Prices
Posted on August 01, 2008Mike discusses the failure of Congress to address gas prices before adjourning for the month of August.
Explaining the Economic Consequences
Posted on July 30, 2008Working for a Member of Congress offers staff an opportunity to do lots of reading a research. Congressman Conaway?s staff looks high and low for articles and sources that will help him make good decisions on the bills that come before him in Congress...
Honoring Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson
Posted on July 29, 2008Mike authors legislation to name the 200 North Texas Avenue Post Office in Oddessa, Texas the Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office.
Podcast: Securing America’s Bridges and Housing Legislation
Posted on July 28, 2008Mike discusses his recently passed amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act (H.R. 3999) and the Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221).
One Step Closer to Securing America’s Bridges
Posted on July 25, 2008Last night, Mike offered an amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. The amendment included language from the “Bridge Life Extension Act of 2008” (H.R. 6234). The amendment was accepted by the Chairman of the Transportation Committee, Rep...
On the Agenda
Posted on July 22, 2008This week the House plans to consider the America Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221). H.R. 3221 is an amalgamation of Housing and Tax proposals that aim to provide a bailout to local governments and states with high percentage of foreclosure property, enhance regulation of GSE?s, provide broader authority to [...
Podcast: No Solutions to Energy Crisis
Posted on July 17, 2008Mike discusses the Democrats inability to compromise on energy solutions that include drilling in ANWR, off the Outer Continental Shelf, new nuclear power and new coal technologies.
Out of Control Spending
Posted on July 16, 2008The House of Representatives considers the majority of legislation under suspension of the rules. This procedure is generally used to quickly pass non-controversial and less expensive bills, such as naming post offices or honoring the achievements of Members? constituents back home...
Podcast: Speculation in the Crude Oil Market
Posted on July 11, 2008Mike discusses specualtion in the Crude Oil commodity market.
Restricting Speech
Posted on July 09, 2008Today, our office was informed of new rules proposed by House Democrats that would require all Members of Congress to only publish content on approved websites by the Committee on House Administration. What does this mean for our office and for others? The proposed rules will restrict Mike from using websites not approved [...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on July 02, 2008Hola folks, My name is Kevin Shapiro and I?m a summer intern for Congressman Conaway in Washington, DC. I?m from Austin and graduated from Westlake High School in 2005 where I played varsity lacrosse. I decided to get of Austin and go a thousand miles away from home for school at the University of [...
Podcast: Energy Crisis
Posted on June 26, 2008Mike discusses this week’s lack of meaningful action in the House of Representatives to address the energy crisis.
Report: Suing OPEC Is Not Possible and Won’t Lower Prices
Posted on June 25, 2008Click here to read a memo from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) regarding the concept of suing foreign states for antitrust violations. Although a bit broad and technical the memo does point to the simple fact that suing OPEC seems to be nothing more than a fallacy (stating two reasons why ?No action could be [...
Wrong Problem and Wrong Answers
Posted on June 24, 2008Today, the House voted upon and passed H.R. 6346, Mr. Stupak?s (D-MI) ?Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act.? This bill will not lower the price of gasoline at the pump and could lead to gasoline shortages as well as deter future domestic refinery infrastructure investments...
Podcast: War Supplemental, FISA & Estate Tax
Posted on June 20, 2008Mike discusses this week’s legislative agenda and new legislation he has authored to protect family farms and small businesses from the Estate Tax.
Mike on G. Gordon Liddy
Posted on June 19, 2008Mike discusses high energy prices on the G. Gordon Liddy radio show. Click here to listen.
The Importance of Prayer in Congress
Posted on June 19, 2008Mike speaks on the House floor for the need for prayer in Congress and reads a letter from Benjamin Franklin asking George Washington to open the Continental Congress with a prayer and the importance of recognizing the creator.
Energy Fact of the Day
Posted on June 18, 2008Only 3% of the United States? 1.76 billion acre outer continental shelf (OCS) is leased for oil and gas exploration and development. Source: Minerals Management Service
Podcast: Unemployment Insurance
Posted on June 12, 2008Mike discusses the Democrats proposals to expand unemployment insurance without paying for the expansion.
Bridge Collapses and Closures Should Be a Wakeup Call
Posted on June 12, 2008The recent bridge problems that we’ve seen in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Texas are proving that our nation’s 50 year old infrastructure is crumbling due to improper planning, negligence and inadequate management at all levels of government...
Angelo State University Gets Nursing Program Grant
Posted on June 10, 2008Today, I had the priviledge of announcing that Angelo State University has received a grant in the amount of $32,078 to fund the Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship program. Nurses are an integral part of every community, and it is essential that they receive the proper education and training to perform to the best of their ability [...
Podcast: FY 2009 Budget Passes
Posted on June 06, 2008Mike discusses the FY 2009 Budget and the implications for future spending.
Budget Buster
Posted on June 05, 2008Today, the House passed the Conference Report for the Democrat Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009. The budget resolution reflects the agreement of the House and Senate and serves as internal guide to congressional action on legislation to implement budget policies...
Decades of inaction led to $4.00 gas
Posted on June 04, 2008Mike discusses the options available to Congress to lower gas prices.
Inside with an Intern
Posted on May 28, 2008Howdy, my name is Brad Bellah, and I am a summer intern for Congressman Conaway. I grew up in Throckmorton, Texas, and am now a senior at Texas Tech University majoring in ag. communications. As an intern, I am able to get hands on experience on Capitol Hill...
Podcast: Democrats Refuse to Deal with Gas Prices
Posted on May 23, 2008Mike discusses his recent motion to build new oil refineries remove restrictions on American produced energy.
Suing OPEC is Foolhardy
Posted on May 20, 2008Today, the House Democrats proposed and passed legislation to allow the U.S. government to sue OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and other foreign states for collaborating to limit oil production in an effort to manipulate the world price of oil...
Podcast: Farm Bill and War Supplemental
Posted on May 16, 2008Mike discusses this week’s agenda including the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill and Republican tactics used to prevent domestic spending from being included in the War Supplemental.
Farm Bill on President’s Desk
Posted on May 15, 2008Yesterday, by a bipartisan vote of 318 to 106, more than the two-thirds margin necessary to override a potential Presidential veto, the House passed the 2007 Farm Bill. The Senate, this afternoon passed the conference report, 81-15, also by a margin well above the two-thirds majority needed to override a Presidential veto...
San Angelo Regional Airport Receives DOT Grant
Posted on May 13, 2008The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced that San Angelo Mathis Field Regional Airport has received a grant in the amount of $3,000,000. This grant will provide funds to rehabilitate the air carrier apron to extend the useful life of the pavement...
On the Agenda
Posted on May 12, 2008This week the House will consider voting on the long overdue Farm bill. House and Senate members have reached a bipartisan compromise to the five year $300 billion Farm bill. Following the Farm bill vote on Wednesday, the House will consider $183.6 billion war supplemental spending bill to provide emergency funds needed in [...
Podcast: Housing Rescue
Posted on May 08, 2008Mike discusses his problems with the Housing legislation that was considered this week.
2008 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Posted on May 06, 2008This past Saturday, I announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. Shirley Vessels, a Goldthwaite High School freshman, was awarded first place with her graphite piece, ?My Brother ? The Navy Man?...
Podcast: Back from Afghanistan and Pakistan
Posted on May 01, 2008Mike discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Congress Fails to Address Gas Prices
Posted on April 29, 2008As gasoline prices continue to soar, many Americans are wondering why Congress is not acting on the problem. There are many in Congress who have argued for proposals that would increase our domestic supply of energy and lower gasoline prices at the pump...
Podcast: This Week in Congress
Posted on April 24, 2008Mike discusses the progress made on the 2008 Farm Bill and the recent appointment of General Petraeus as the Commander of Central Command.
Podcast: Tax Packages and Student Loan Changes
Posted on April 18, 2008Mike discusses the Taxpayer Simplification Act and legislation to improve liquidity in the student loan market.
Remarks on the Budget
Posted on April 17, 2008Mike discusses the problems poised with lowering the national debt on the floor with Rep. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. Paul Ryan.
Now Accepting Academy Nomination Applications…
Posted on April 15, 2008I want to invite area high school seniors interested in attending one of the United States? military service academies to apply for nominations through his office. The application period for students who will enter college next year ends October 27, 2008...
Welcome to Washington
Posted on April 14, 2008Hello! My name is Victoria Vickery and I am the new Staff Assistant for Congressman Conaway. I previously interned in this office during the summer of 2006. My experience substantially impacted my life and I couldn?t wait to come back. I graduated from Baylor University in August 2007 with a degree in Political Science and [...
Podcast: General Petraeus and Iraq
Posted on April 11, 2008Mike discusses his work this week on the Armed Services Committee and General Peatreaus and Ambassador Crocker’s testimony on Iraq.
On the Floor: Energy
Posted on April 10, 2008Mike discusses the importance in expanding our domestic energy supply and the problems posed when new taxes are imposed on the energy industry. Click here to view all of Mike’s video’s.
Readiness of the US Army
Posted on April 09, 2008Mike questions General Richard A. Cody, Vice Chief of Staff for the United States Army and General Robert Magnus, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps following General Petraeus testimony in Congress.
Congressmen look to repeal energy law
Posted on April 08, 2008Abilene Reporter News by Trish Choate WASHINGTON — The tab is $112,748 to fill up a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base. The $3.14 per gallon of J-P8 adds up when the tank holds 35,907 gallons, and the Air Force aims to take the sting out of its prices at the pump and obtain a more secure [...
Podcast: Earmarks
Posted on April 03, 2008Mike discusses earmarks, problems with the earmark process and the budget.
Midland College Recieves DOE Grant
Posted on April 02, 2008Midland College has received a grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $563,825 for the Hispanic Serving Institution Program. I am more than pleased that Midland College received this grant. With the growing Hispanic population in Midland, it is important that everyone have access to academic opportunities...
On the Agenda
Posted on April 01, 2008The House returned to session after a two week Easter Recess last night. The House will remain in session until the Memorial Day Recess at the end of May with a heavy load of legislation on the agenda. One of the most important items that needs action is the Senate?s bipartisan terrorist surveillance [...
Service Academy Day in San Angelo
Posted on March 19, 2008I want to invite all students interested in learning more about attending a Military Academy to join me on “Academy Day” on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in San Angelo. The event will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Angelo State University in the MCS Building...
Op-ed: Voters are ultimate overseers
Posted on March 17, 2008By: Mike Conaway San Angelo Standard Times March 16, 2008 Members of Congress have long resigned themselves to the knowledge that the American public does not think very much of them. Sadly, that does a great disservice to most members who were elected to serve in this great institution...
Podcast: Democrat Budget
Posted on March 14, 2008Mike discusses the passage of the FY 2009 Budget and the terrorist surveillance program.
Latest Farm Bill Action
Posted on March 13, 2008Yesterday, both chambers of Congress voted to once again extend the 2002 Farm Bill. The short-term extension (H.R. 5578) would extend some programs of the 2002 Farm Bill through April 18th. The current extension of the 2002 Farm Bill expires this Saturday, March 15th...
New Website
Posted on March 11, 2008Last week, my Congressional office launched a new-and-improved official U.S. House of Representatives website. Now, it will be even easier for you to stay connected and informed about what is happening in Washington, D.C. and throughout Texas? 11 th Congressional district...
Podcast: Budget Markup
Posted on March 07, 2008Mike discusses this week’s work on the 2009 federal budget. The Democrats proposed and passed the FY 2009 Budget through committee.
Let the Budget Battle Begin…
Posted on March 05, 2008Mike is in the Budget Committee mark-up hearing all day today and most-likely well into the night tonight. The Democrats’ budget for Fiscal Year 2009 includes, among other things, the largest tax hike in history, adds $276 billion to the President’s budget, and fails to reform entitlement programs and earmark reform...
Op-Ed: Oil and Gas Profits Go Both Ways
Posted on February 29, 2008The Politico By Rep. Mike Conaway Earlier this month, Exxon-Mobil once again announced record profits. These record profits, $40.7 billion to be exact, have been labeled ?outlandish,? ?unjustifiable,? ?appalling? and ?ruthless? by many in Congress. They believe that such profits gouge the American consumer and are consequently immoral...
Podcast: More Taxes on Energy Production Planned
Posted on February 27, 2008Mike discusses the energy tax legislation on the floor this week.
Yet Another Vote to Raise Taxes…
Posted on February 26, 2008Once again the Democrat-controlled House has scheduled a vote to implement a heavy tax on America’s gasoline and petroleum producers. Tomorrow, the House will force a vote to implement a tax increase on domestic energy production, lowering the value of millions of Americans? retirement funds and undermining the energy industry...
Inside with an Intern
Posted on February 22, 2008My name is Malone Sams and I am from Midland, Texas. I currently attend Texas A&M University. My major is International Studies-Arts & Culture and I will graduate May 2010. Fall semester of 2007 I awaited my internship with great anticipation...
Podcast: Farm Bill and FISA
Posted on February 15, 2008Mike discusses this week’s activities in the House including actions on the 2008 Farm Bill and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Farm Bill House Negotiations Discussed in Conference last night
Posted on February 13, 2008Last night, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte unveiled to House Agriculture Committee Members an illustrative outline for ten-year farm bill that was developed through bipartisan House negotiations with the Administration...
On the Agenda
Posted on February 12, 2008This week the House hopes to pass the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It is important for FISA legislation to pass this week because the latest extension expires on Friday. Congress passed an extension in August to finalize the details in the act, but has yet to come to agreement on a few [...
Podcast: 2009 Budget and Economic Stimulus
Posted on February 08, 2008Mike discusses the economic stimulus package passed by both chambers last night and the President’s 2009 Budget.
Serving you in the District
Posted on February 07, 2008As the second largest Congressional district in the state, the 11th District of Texas encompasses 36 counties, 650,000 people, 36,000 square miles, and, as the folks in Stanton call them, ?a few old soreheads.? Driving across the district in one day is hard enough, let alone [...
Free Tax Filing from the IRS and TurboTax
Posted on February 05, 2008Today, Mike hosted a seminar for community leaders across the district to learn about a new free service by the IRS that uses TurboTax to prepare and file tax returns. The program is eligible to individuals earning $30,000 or less, who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit or served active duty military...
President’s Budget Proposal Comes to Congress
Posted on February 04, 2008I am encouraged by the President?s budget proposal as it balances the federal budget by 2012 by making current tax relief permanent and placing an emphasis on fiscal restraint. It is essential that we hold our government accountable for enacting a responsible, long-term economic growth plan...
State of the Union: Spending and the Budget
Posted on January 30, 2008On Monday evening, the President delivered his State of the Union address, which included several key initiatives to grow our economy and create jobs. The President asked Congress to quickly pass the $150 billion economic growth package, or stimulus, agreed upon by the Administration and leadership in the House to provide a ?jolt? to [...
Podcast: State of the Union
Posted on January 29, 2008Mike discusses President George W. Bush’s last State of the Union Address and the economic stimulus plan on the floor today.
Midland Unemployment Remains Lowest in State; Job Growth Outperforms State, Nation
Posted on January 23, 2008Midland Reporter-Telegram by Mella McEwen Fueled by a continued surge of hiring in the mining, oil and gas production and construction sector, Midland’s labor market continues to lead the state. Midland had an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent in December, unchanged from November and from December 2006, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday...
Inside With an Intern
Posted on January 17, 2008My name is Abby Rose Turner, and I?m from Midland, Texas. I?m 22 years old, and I attend Texas Tech University. My major is Education, with an emphasis on integrated math and science, and I graduate in December of 2008. I?m thrilled to say that I?m interning for The Honorable Michael Conaway for [...
House Plans to Approve Bi-partisan New Defense Bill
Posted on January 16, 2008After President Bush sent the Defense Authorization bill back to the House saying that it would expose the Iraqi government to costly lawsuits (primarily seeking damages from the Sadam Hussein reign), the House plans to pass a new, revised Defense bill...
Congress’s Role in an Economic Downturn
Posted on January 10, 2008The recent unemployment numbers seem to be signaling a possible slowdown or even recession in the U.S. economy. President Bush and many Members of Congress believe that a financial package may be necessary to keep the economy out of a recession or to soften the blow...
Podcast: End of the Year Recap
Posted on December 20, 2007Mike discusses legislation passed in the final week of the 110th Congress 1st Session.
Leading the Fight Against Taxing Local Radio
Posted on December 19, 2007Last night, U.S. Representative Howard Berman (CA-28) introduced a bill (H.R. 4789) supporting a ?performance fee? on local radio broadcasters. This fee will force local broadcasters to pay record labels and performers for the music that is now aired on the public airwaves free-of-charge...
Conaway Amendment Clears Brush from the Border
Posted on December 19, 2007In July, Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-11) introduced an amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill to aid the border patrol in interdicting illegal immigrants trying to enter the U.S. illegally. The amendment would provide the border patrol with $5 million dollars to eradicate the tactical cover that runs along the banks of the Rio Grande [...
Podcast: Final Days of Session
Posted on December 14, 2007Mike discusses the legislative schedule for the final days of the year.
This Week’s Chronicle
Posted on December 12, 2007The Conaway Chronicle is weekly review of my activities in Congress. This newsletter is to let you know what?s going on in Washington and what important issues are being debated in Congress. You can sign up for the Conaway Chronicle by clicking here. Another Weak Attempt at Energy Legislation Energy is an issue that affects [...
Podcast: The Wrong Solution for Reliable Energy
Posted on December 06, 2007Mike discusses the problems posed by the energy legislation passed by the House today.
Democrat ?No Energy? Legislation Crafted in the Dark
Posted on December 05, 2007Once again, the Democrat leadership has crafted a so-called ?Energy? bill behind closed doors. This unreasonable bill was crafted in haste, and seems to be filled with mandates that are not based on research and sound science. This is unfair to the American taxpayer and does nothing to improve our nation?s current energy problems...
Post Office named for Odessa Hero
Posted on November 30, 2007Yesterday, Mike held a Post Office naming ceremony in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marvin ?Rex? Young. In May of this year, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to unanimously pass H.R. 1425, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service in Odessa as the `Staff Sergeant Marvin `Rex’ Young Post Office [...
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