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Democrats' Final Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Dec 20, 2007
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The final omnibus appropriations bill, when combined with previously enacted defense spending, meets the administration’s total discretionary limit of $933 billion, partly through budget gimmicks and the designation of $11 billion as emergency spending (to evade spending limits). Due to the resolv...
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The Conaway Chronicle
Dec 20, 2007
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The Conaway Chronicle, Volume 3, Issue 43
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Conaway, Green Oppose Performance Fee on Local Radio Stations
Dec 19, 2007
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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. Last month...
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Conaway Immigration Amendment To Aid Border Enforcement Passes the House
Dec 18, 2007
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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 cove...
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Mattoon, IL Site Announced as Location for FutureGen Initiative
Dec 18, 2007
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Today, the FutureGen Alliance announced that the Mattoon, Illinois location has been selected as the future site for the first clean-burning FutureGen coal gasification electric power plant. Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) made this statement following the announcement:
“I am disappointed that ...
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Conaway Announces Fire Grant for Colorado City Fire Department
Dec 12, 2007
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Today, Congressman Mike Conaway announced that the Colorado City Fire Department will receive a grant of $169,100 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, bequeathed by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The grant is to be used for vehicular acquisition.
“Congres...
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FutureGen Proposed Site Announcement Postpones; Conaway Keeps Eye on Odessa
Dec 12, 2007
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Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that they have advised the FutureGen alliance not to release a decision on the site location of the FutureGen initiative, citing that they have not had ample time to consider the public comments that were made following the final Environmental Impact S...
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The Conaway Chronicle
Dec 12, 2007
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The Conaway Chronicle, Volume 3, Issue 42
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Democrat-Led "No Energy" Bill Leaves Americans in the Cold
Dec 6, 2007
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Today, the House voted to pass yet another version of the Democrat-led “No Energy” bill. The bill passed by a vote of 235 to 181.
“Once again, the Democrat leadership has crafted a harmful piece of legislation behind closed doors,” said Conaway. “After a second attempt to breathe new life into...
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The Conaway Chronicle
Dec 4, 2007
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The Conaway Chronicle, Volume 3, Issue 41
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