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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 [...]
Mike discusses the inequity of the recently passed hate crime legislation.
Today, President Bush signed the Military Commissions Act of 2006 into law. The measure creates a full and fair judicial process for the effective prosecution of illegal alien enemy combatants engaged in hostilities against the United States or its citizens. This legislation also protects American troops and intelligence agents engaged in authorized interrogations from frivolous [...]
Today, Congressman Conaway voted in favor of H.R. 5092 – The “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006”. Congressman Conaway was a cosponsor of this legislation and it passed the House by a vote of 277-131. This bill was endorsed by many strong defenders of Second Amendment rights, [...]
Today the House Armed Services Committee marked up the Military Commission Act of 2006. A bill that would authorize military commissions for trial of alien terrorists, amends War Crimes Act to clarify application of Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and three sections clarifying or amending the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005.
After careful and thoughtful consideration, I could not in good conscience vote in support of HR 9, the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The 1965 VRA successfully protected minority voters from disenfranchisement and strengthened our democracy. I support that law and realize its valuable contributions to our society. Every citizen of this great [...]
Mike discusses the Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Redistricting.
Below is Mike’s statement regarding today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Redistricting. Anna Koch- Deputy Press Secretary for Rep. Mike Conaway Today’s Supreme Court assessment clearly demonstrates the constitutionality of the Texas redistricting process. I am hopeful that the problems found in District 23 can be quickly and easily resolved; Texans deserve the certainty of [...]
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