<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:pingback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/pingback/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Mike Conaway (R-TX) - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/</link><description>whereIstand.com: Mike Conaway (R-TX) - whereIstand.com</description><image><url>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/Thumbnail</url><title>Mike Conaway (R-TX) - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/</link></image><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2004-2008 whereIstand.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:59:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>whereIstand.com 2.3</generator><managingEditor>nick@whereIstand.com</managingEditor><webMaster>nick@whereIstand.com</webMaster><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>signed a letter to President Bush today requesting that he immediately commute
      the sentences of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.</em></div></body><title>President Bush should have commuted the sentences of border patrol agents Ramos and Compean. (Bush Administration)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/71691</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/71691</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:33:27 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;signed a letter to President Bush today requesting that he immediately commute the sentences of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Bush Administration</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em> I believe that we are all responsible for the decisions we make and the
      agreements we sign, and so I do not support a bailout of individuals who have made
      poor financial decisions</em></div></body><title>The government should not provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/26434</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/26434</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt; I believe that we are all responsible for the decisions we make and the agreements we sign, and so I do not support a bailout of individuals who have made poor financial decisions&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Lending</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>I have supported drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). </em></div></body><title>The U.S. should allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). (Environment)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/1016</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/1016</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:46:52 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;I have supported drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Environment</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>and supporting federal legislation requiring parental notification and waiting
      periods for minors</em></div></body><title>Parental Notification should be required in the abortion decision of a minor. (The Abortion Debate)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/13622</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/13622</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:46:44 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;and supporting federal legislation requiring parental notification and waiting periods for minors&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>The Abortion Debate</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em> I am a strong supporter of a program that documents and processes temporary
      workers quickly and easily to assist our seasonal industries.</em></div></body><title>The U.S. should implement a guest-worker program. (Immigration in the U.S.)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/16899</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/16899</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:46:35 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt; I am a strong supporter of a program that documents and processes temporary workers quickly and easily to assist our seasonal industries.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Immigration in the U.S.</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>This legislation acts to correct that awful decision and to protect the property
      rights of all Americans</em></div></body><title>Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses. (Property Rights)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/1327</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/1327</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:29:49 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;This legislation acts to correct that awful decision and to protect the property rights of all Americans&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Property Rights</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em> I support the policies set forth in NCLB and believe that as they continue
      to be implemented, we will show tremendous progress in the quality of our entire education
      system. </em></div></body><title>The No Child Left Behind Act should be reauthorized. (No Child Left Behind Act)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/21113</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/21113</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt; I support the policies set forth in NCLB and believe that as they continue to be implemented, we will show tremendous progress in the quality of our entire education system. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>No Child Left Behind Act</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>There has been an increased instability in the region, but Colombia and President
      Uribe have been proven allies, and this agreement is essential in continuing that
      progress and cooperation</em></div></body><title>The U.S. should pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. (Free Trade)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/43638</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/43638</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:37:07 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;There has been an increased instability in the region, but Colombia and President Uribe have been proven allies, and this agreement is essential in continuing that progress and cooperation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Free Trade</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Basic economics tells us that by lowering demand and increasing supply, we
      can effectively combat rising prices</em></div></body><title>Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices. (Commodity Markets)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/45279</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/45279</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:45:59 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Basic economics tells us that by lowering demand and increasing supply, we can effectively combat rising prices&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Commodity Markets</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Mike Conaway (R-TX)</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em> I support quality, affordable health care that focuses on patients and allows
      for choices, rather than national, government-run health care.</em></div></body><title>The U.S. government should not provide universal healthcare. (Universal Healthcare)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/14341</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/MikeConaway/14341</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:47:43 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt; I support quality, affordable health care that focuses on patients and allows for choices, rather than national, government-run health care.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Universal Healthcare</category></item></channel></rss>