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Farm Bill on President’s Desk

Posted on May 15, 2008
Yesterday, 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
This 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, 2008
Mike discusses his problems with the Housing legislation that was considered this week.

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2008 Congressional Art Competition Winner

Posted on May 06, 2008
This 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, 2008
Mike discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Congress Fails to Address Gas Prices

Posted on April 29, 2008
As 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike discusses the Taxpayer Simplification Act and legislation to improve liquidity in the student loan market.

Remarks on the Budget

Posted on April 17, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
I 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, 2008
Hello! 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Abilene 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, 2008
Mike discusses earmarks, problems with the earmark process and the budget.

Midland College Recieves DOE Grant

Posted on April 02, 2008
Midland 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
I 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, 2008
By: 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, 2008
Mike discusses the passage of the FY 2009 Budget and the terrorist surveillance program.

Latest Farm Bill Action

Posted on March 13, 2008
Yesterday, 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, 2008
Last 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
Mike 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
Mike discusses the energy tax legislation on the floor this week.

Yet Another Vote to Raise Taxes…

Posted on February 26, 2008
Once 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, 2008
My 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...

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