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Report from Washington: Honoring Our Local Law Enforcement

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Across East Alabama, brave men and women serve every day as law enforcement officers. They sacrifice daily to help protect our communities and help keep us safe. This year, May 14th – 20th is recognized as National Police Week. In Washington, I was pleased to see President Trump light the White House in blue to recognize this important week. Here in the House of Representatives,…

A Look Ahead for the Strategic Forces Subcommittee

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The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a hearing on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building on “FY2018 Priorities and Posture of the National Security Space Enterprise.” Chairman Rogers said: “We have a growing crisis to confront in outer space, especially because of our…

Rogers on Passage of the American Health Care Act

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed the House of Representatives. “With President Trump’s strong support, the House of Representatives is keeping its promise to the American people to repeal and replace Obamacare,” Rogers said. “Since its implementation, the effects of Obamacare on Alabamians…

Report from Washington: Why Our Small Businesses Matter in East Alabama

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Most folks know that small businesses are the backbone of our local economies. These small businesses provide good-paying jobs for families across East Alabama. The week of April 30-May 6 is recognized as Small Business Week where Congress takes time to take a look at the small businesses across the United States and the role they play in our economy and lives. Did you know there are…

Opelika High Student Wins Congressional Art Contest

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Artistic high school students from the Third District were honored last weekend in Sylacauga, as Congressman Mike Rogers announced the winners of the 2017 Third District Congressional Art Competition. Alex Howard, a junior at Opelika High School, took First Place for her artwork in pencil titled “MOM.” Howard came in first place this year out of over 28…

Report from Washington: Protecting Our Sovereignty, Borders and the Taxpayer

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Great nations throughout history are those that control their own sovereignty. Sovereignty can be defined in different ways, but starts with the freedom to act in the nation’s best interest and controlling who crosses their borders. President Trump has made putting America first a priority for his Administration. I fully support him in this effort and am working hard in Congress to…

Rogers Introduces Bill to Tax Illegal Immigrants, Help Fund Border Wall

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                Today, Congressman Mike Rogers introduced HR 1813, the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017. This bill, which is supported and endorsed by FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, would impose a 2% fee on all remittances headed south of the US border. Remittances, or wire transfers, are commonly used by illegal immigrants to…

Rogers on the Postponement of the American Healthcare Act

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                Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA,) was postponed in the House of Representatives.             “I continue to proudly stand with President Trump and fully support his efforts to deliver on the…

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