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Mike discusses legislation passed in the final week of the 110th Congress 1st Session.

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Last night, U.S. Representative Howard Berman (CA-28) introduced a bill (H.R. 4789) supporting a “performance fee” on local radio broadcasters. This fee will force local broadcasters to pay record labels and performers for the music that is now aired on the public airwaves free-of-charge. Time and time again the recording industry has attempted to place [...]

In July, Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-11) introduced an amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill to aid the border patrol in interdicting illegal immigrants trying to enter the U.S. illegally. The amendment would provide the border patrol with $5 million dollars to eradicate the tactical cover that runs along the banks of the Rio Grande [...]

Mike discusses the legislative schedule for the final days of the year.

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The Conaway Chronicle is weekly review of my activities in Congress. This newsletter is to let you know what’s going on in Washington and what important issues are being debated in Congress. You can sign up for the Conaway Chronicle by clicking here. Another Weak Attempt at Energy Legislation Energy is an issue that affects [...]

Mike discusses the problems posed by the energy legislation passed by the House today.

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Once again, the Democrat leadership has crafted a so-called “Energy” bill behind closed doors. This unreasonable bill was crafted in haste, and seems to be filled with mandates that are not based on research and sound science. This is unfair to the American taxpayer and does nothing to improve our nation’s current energy problems. This [...]