Congress
Submitted by Mike Conaway on September 25, 2008 - 10:12am.
On Tuesday, House Democrats admitted that the Republican 'All of the Above' energy plan for America is the best choice for the future of our energy independence.
This comes three months after the Republican-proposed plan was introduced, and after many remarks from House Speaker Pelosi that such a plan would never pass.
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Submitted by Mike Conaway on September 18, 2008 - 11:01am.
Representing a district that is in touch with America's energy needs, I know just how important domestic production of oil and natural gas is to our economy and our nation's security. That's why I opposed the Democrat's Energy bill, which the House passed late Tuesday.
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Submitted by Mike Conaway on September 11, 2008 - 3:23pm.
Today, I voted against approving a journal of the Congressional record to prevent some irresponsible remarks from becoming part of the official log of comments made on the House floor. Yesterday, a Democrat lawmaker unfortunately compared his party's presidential nominee to Jesus Christ. Additionally, he alluded that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is akin to Pontius Pilate. In case you missed this episode, you can see the video and read about it here - http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmi...
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Submitted by Mike Conaway on August 1, 2008 - 4:04pm.
This morning, our GOP House leadership delivered a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) asking her to call the House back into emergency session this month to deal with the country's growing energy crisis. The letter said, in part:
With American families and small businesses facing record high gasoline prices, Congress has adjourned to leave Washington for a five-week break.
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Submitted by Jeff on July 21, 2008 - 1:59pm.
From today's Midland Reporter-Telegram:
You shouldn't try to legislate on oil and gas until you pass Energy 101, says U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland.
That's why he and one of the few other knowledgeable congressmen held a beginners' class last week and plan more Tuesday and Thursday in Minority Leader Roy Blunt's conference room.
Joining Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, Conaway told 28 neophyte Republicans about leasing and other pre-drilling work, drilling, producing, regulations and supply on July 15.
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