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Report from Washington: Looking Ahead in East Alabama

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After enduring what seemed to be a never-ending election season, I am hopeful for what is in store for America as President-elect Donald Trump gets ready to take office and Republicans will be in the majority in both chambers of Congress for next year. We can also rest assured that a conservative voice will soon be appointed to the Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Antonin…

Rogers Votes to Override Obama Veto of JASTA

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after he voted in support of the veto message to accompany S. 2040, “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” (JASTA). “Today I am proud to have voted to override President Obama’s veto of JASTA. This bill is narrowly drafted to apply only to foreign governments that support terrorist acts within the United…

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 Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building on “National Security Space: 21st Century Challenges, 20th Century Organization.” Chairman Rogers said: “Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new…

Report from Washington: Living in a Dangerous World

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These days you cannot turn on your television without hearing about the very dangerous world we live in today. Here in the United States, this past weekend, the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City was rattled by a bomb that sent 29 people to the hospital and undetonated bombs were found by a train stop in New Jersey. A young adult of Afghan descent was arrested for this terrorist act as…

Rogers: Never Forget

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in advance of the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the fourth anniversary of the deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. “This year marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country and the fourth anniversary of the attack in Benghazi. I still remember exactly where I…

Report from Washington: Moving Around East Alabama

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Recently, I had the chance to make my way across East Alabama during the District Work Period. I always enjoy taking a break from Washington to visit with folks and spend time back in our great state. During this work period, I had the opportunity to tour several facilities in the Third District including DaVita Dialysis in Opelika and General Electric in Auburn. These companies are both…

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 Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building on “Deferred Maintenance in the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Safety and Mission Risks.” Chairman Rogers said: “Our nuclear weapons complex is the foundation upon which…

Report from Washington: Is Hillary Clinton Above the Law?

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) decision not to recommend prosecution of Secretary Clinton over her mishandling of classified information raises more questions than it answers. FBI Director James Comey said that Secretary Clinton displayed “extreme carelessness” in the handling of classified information with her use of an unauthorized private email server.…

Rogers: My Prayers are with Dallas

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the tragic events last night in Dallas, Texas. “What happened last night in Dallas was senseless and devastating for our country. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Dallas and all of the families who were affected by this tragedy,” Rogers…

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