Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in response to the House passage of a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.“With our economy in recession and so many East Alabama families struggling with layoffs and lost healthcare coverage, it’s critical Congress reauthorizes this important program that ultimately helps children and… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Phenix City Fire and Rescue Services today for receiving a $50,990 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Russell County’s first responders are our first line of defense,”… Read more »

With unemployment rising and the nation’s economy in recession, Congressman Mike Rogers introduced the H.R. 385, the Consumer Auto Relief (CAR) Act, today to help everyday Americans purchase a new vehicle through targeted tax breaks after the purchase. Rogers says he is hopeful a version of the bill could be included in President-elect Obama’s new economic stimulus bill which… Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Huguley Fire Department and Fredonia Fire and Rescue Volunteer Company today for receiving grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Chambers County fire departments purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment and a firefighting vehicle.“Chambers… Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of Friendship Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $29,430 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Lee County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Lee County’s first responders are our first line of defense,”… Read more »

Standing on the floor of the House of Representatives today, Congressman Mike Rogers was sworn in as the Third District’s Congressional representative in Washington. This marks the beginning of Rogers’ fourth two-year term representing East Alabama in Congress.“In these tough economic times, I am humbled and honored to be given the opportunity again to serve as East… Read more »

Standing on the floor of the House of Representatives today, Congressman Mike Rogers was sworn in as the Third District’s Congressional representative in Washington. This marks the beginning of Rogers’ fourth two-year term representing East Alabama in Congress.“In these tough economic times, I am humbled and honored to be given the opportunity again to serve as East… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of Fosters Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $46,883 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Randolph County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Randolph County’s first responders are our first line of… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers said today Israel has a right to defend itself against the continuing bombing of innocent Israeli civilians by the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza strip near southern Israel.Rogers, a member of the Armed Services Committee, said since Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups have turned the area into a launching pad for… Read more »