The Chairman of the Congressional panel that has jurisdiction over the Department of Defense today named Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers as the next Chairman of the panel’s Strategic Forces subcommittee. As Chairman, Rogers will oversee our nation’s strategic weapons, ballistic missile defense, space programs, and most of the Department of Energy national security… Read more »

"All of us are devastated by the horrible, unthinkable loss of innocent lives in Newtown, CT. Let us all offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families involved in this horrifying and senseless tragedy." Read more »

As we quickly enter the Christmas season, folks across East Alabama are in the spirit of giving.   In these tough economic times, people continue to give back to their communities as they help their brothers and sisters in need. But it’s not just at Christmastime, it’s all year round. Every year around the holidays, I like to highlight a few of the great works… Read more »

President Reagan had it right when he said, "The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program." The unchecked growth of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of today's most striking examples. In the 11 years since Sept. 11, 2001, DHS has grown into the third-largest department in the federal government. With more than 240,000 employees… Read more »

Across East Alabama, I keep hearing from folks who are very concerned about the direction of our country.  I am deeply concerned too. On the economic front, the trends still aren’t good. According to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, unemployment in the state of Alabama is up to 8.3 percent. The national unemployment rate has been at 8 percent or higher for 43… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Fort Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving an $18,240 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell County fire department purchase new operations and safety equipment. “Russell County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the 225th anniversary of the adoption of the US Constitution. “Today I join my fellow Americans in celebrating the signing of our Constitution. This history-making document represents everything we as Americans stand for. “225 years ago today, our Founding Fathers joined together and signed our Constitution, which is a… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks after the attacks in Libya resulting in the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. “I am outraged at this barbaric and senseless act of violence. The attack on the American Ambassador and diplomatic staff is an attack on all freedom loving people.  I call on the government of Libya to immediately… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the 11th anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks across our country on September 11, 2001. “Every single American was affected by those heinous acts of terror on American soil.  So many lives were lost, and families were torn apart. Our country wept on that early autumn day and we all continue to remember the families of… Read more »

The number of new jobs being created in this country seem as stagnant as the July summer heat, and it looks like there’s not much relief in sight. For 41 straight months now, the national unemployment rate has stayed at or above 8 percent.  The unemployment rate for Alabama sits at 7.4 percent for May which is a tick up from April’s 7.2 percent. These numbers continue to… Read more »