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Mike Conaway's Blog

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Energy Monday: Back to Capitol Hill during August Recess

Posted on August 04, 2008

An Open Letter to Speaker Pelosi

Posted on August 04, 2008
Dear 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, 2008
Mike discusses the failure of Congress to address gas prices before adjourning for the month of August.

Explaining the Economic Consequences

Posted on July 30, 2008
Working 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...

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Honoring Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson

Posted on July 29, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Last 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, 2008
This 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
Mike discusses specualtion in the Crude Oil commodity market.

Restricting Speech

Posted on July 09, 2008
Today, 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, 2008
Hola 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Click 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, 2008
Today, 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Only 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
Today, 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, 2008
Mike discusses the FY 2009 Budget and the implications for future spending.

Budget Buster

Posted on June 05, 2008
Today, 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, 2008
Mike discusses the options available to Congress to lower gas prices.

Inside with an Intern

Posted on May 28, 2008
Howdy, 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, 2008
Mike discusses his recent motion to build new oil refineries remove restrictions on American produced energy.

Suing OPEC is Foolhardy

Posted on May 20, 2008
Today, 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, 2008
Mike 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.

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