Conaway Chronicle: House Actions on Shutdown

Statement

Thank you for reading The Conaway Chronicle, a review of my activities in Congress.

The House of Representatives continues to pass individual spending bills to reopen vital portions of our nation's government. Just this week we passed bills that would:
Provide immediate death gratuities and benefits for survivors of deceased military service members through the end of fiscal year 2014

Fund the National Nuclear Security Administration and ensure oversight of our nation's nuclear resources

Fund the Federal Aviation Administration and ensure passenger safety on commercial airlines

Fund Head Start education for low-income children
On Thursday, the Senate passed our legislation to ensure families of fallen soldiers receive these vital payments, and the president signed it into law later that day. I remain hopeful that the Senate will take up other spending bills passed by the House and join us in helping to restart vital government programs.

PARK ACCESS FOR VETERANS

I joined more than 100 of my House colleagues in asking National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis to justify why the nation's open-air war memorials have been closed during the government shutdown. Among other questions, we asked Director Jarvis to explain how much it will cost to break down and remove barricades once the shutdown is over and how much the National Park Service has actually saved during the shutdown.

OFFICE HOURS

My offices will be operating under rolling furloughs to ensure that essential functions of the 11th Congressional District of Texas continue during the government shutdown. The district offices will be open limited days a week next week to ensure constituent services continue, and I appreciate your patience during this time.

Monday, Oct. 14 -- Brownwood and Llano
Tuesday, Oct. 15 -- Granbury, Midland and San Angelo
Wednesday, Oct. 16 -- Brownwood, Llano and Odessa
Thursday, Oct. 17 -- Granbury and Odessa
Friday, Oct. 18 -- Midland and San Angelo

SERVICE ACADEMY DEADLINE

The deadline for students to apply for a nomination to one of our nation's service academies is quickly approaching -- Oct. 23, 2013.

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated by a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. You must live within the legal boundaries of the 11th congressional district to apply for a nomination from my office.

Four U.S. service academies require congressional nominations: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination; please do not request a nomination to this academy.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements and submit an application before Oct. 23, 2013 for the class of 2018 (freshmen entering in 2014):
Must be a United States citizen;
Must be at least 17 years old but not yet 23 years old on or by July 1, 2013;
Must be unmarried;
Must not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
District 11 students requesting a nomination should mail a completed academy nomination application to Joanne Powell in my San Angelo district office by Oct. 23, 2013:

Congressman K. Michael Conaway
33 Twohig, Suite 307
San Angelo, TX 76903

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Sincerely,

Rep. Mike Conaway, 11th District

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