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Mike discusses the President’s State of the Union Address in his first podcast.

Tonight’s State of the Union Address from President Bush promises to consist of vision and reform. Expect the President to lay out his case for the need to continue to fight the war on terror here at home and abroad. This is a war that must be fought on two fronts and he will ask [...]

Next week the House of Representatives returns to session, the State of the Union address is given, and the Republicans will vote for a new Majority Leader. Needless to say it is going to be a busy week. Mike has been working in the district for most of the month and we can’t wait to [...]

In his speech yesterday at Kansas State University, President Bush spoke about an issue that has been at the forefront of many people’s concerns lately – the Terrorist Surveillance Program. The classified program which is run by the National Security Agency, targets international communications of suspected al-Qaeda members or affiliates. The purpose of the program [...]

Today, a recorded message from what appears to be the voice of Osama bin Laden recognizes that the United States’ strategy of taking the fight to the enemy is working. In his statement, bin Laden clearly states: The delay in similar operations happening in America has not been because of failure to break through your [...]

Last week the Conaway Office in DC and Midland added six interns. An internship for Rep. Conaway is filled with educational opportunity. Donna Mitchell, a new intern in the DC office, has been kind enough to share thoughts after one week on the job. Austin Weatherford- Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Mike Conaway I’m a junior [...]

With the recent grass fires in north Texas and around my home town, many first responders have been members of volunteer fire departments. I served for three years on the Northeast Midland County Volunteer Fire Department and I could not have been prouder of the job that my brothers and sisters have done in keeping [...]

Today, members of the Texas GOP Congressional Delegation will be meeting in Dallas to discuss the Majority Leader race. Congressman Conaway is disappointed that the race has become “divisive” and he hopes to quickly “get back to the work we ought to be doing.” Austin Weatherford- Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Mike Conaway Read more about [...]

This past weekend, the House Majority Leader’s post was vacated, thus setting off a flurry of political maneuvering here on Capitol Hill. A leadership race has begun and should last until the election is held on February 2nd. Members of Congress will have an opportunity to vote by secret ballot and select a new Majority [...]

This week the Labor Department reported that weekly jobless claims dropped to the lowest levels in five years. Austin Weatherford- Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Mike Conaway ASSOCIATED PRESS By MARTIN CRUTSINGER WASHINGTON (AP) The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years last [...]