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 »

Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, said he will ask an outside panel of experts for innovative ways to help secure our nation’s transportation infrastructure and what TSA can be doing better.  “We know TSA has an image problem that is compounded by its multiple high profile mess ups.  The… Read more »

 Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the Supreme Court released its decision on the healthcare law.                 “I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s ruling today on the healthcare law.  In a time where our national debt is growing and our economy… Read more »

Congress just finished up a District Work Period.  This short break from voting in our Nation’s Capital gave representatives a weeklong chance to hear directly from folks back home what is going on in their area. This week, I wanted to share some tid-bits of where I went and what I heard first-hand from my different stops across East Alabama.  President Obama said recently… Read more »