Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the House of Representatives passed the House Budget Committee’s proposal with the Price substitute #2 that included $20 billion for defense. This substitute created sufficient funding levels for the Department of Defense funding Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) at $96 billion.

“Across East Alabama, hard-working families live on a budget – even when it means making some tough spending decisions. The Federal government should do the same thing. This bill will balance the budget over the next ten years while cutting spending. But it ensures the spending levels are in place to fund our military, readiness and keep our homeland safe. In this dangerous world we live in today, we must not risk our national security. I was pleased to see this legislation pass the House today with my support,” Rogers said.

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