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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 [...
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