June 17th marks the one year anniversary of what President Obama called the ‘Recovery Summer.’That summer, just a year ago, was when everything was predicted to begin turning around for the better.  The economy was going to improve because Congress passed $1.6 trillion in stimulus spending and jobs would be plentiful.Yet, all of us across East Alabama are still waiting… Read more »

As most families operate their households in East Alabama, when the money runs out, the spending stops.In tough economic times like these, budgeting is necessary to stay financially afloat.But up in Washington, it seems the same rules do not apply.Like previous presidents, President Obama is calling for an increase in our nation’s debt limit. Even with record Federal deficits,… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after voting against a bill that would raise the nation’s debt limit without cutting spending. The bill was H.R. 1954, which failed to pass the House 318 to 97 with seven members voting present.“Today a ‘clean’ debt limit bill called for by President Obama and House Democrats failed to pass the House of… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in honor of our service men and women as we will remember them on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011.“Memorial Day is a day we reflect on the memories of those brave men and women in uniform who selflessly gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedoms.  These service men and women deserve our utmost respect for their… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Rogers attended a tree planting ceremony of a seedling from the historic oaks of Toomer’s Corner at Auburn University.Rep. Dennis Ross (FL), a 1981 graduate of Auburn University and colleague of Rogers’, organized the planting of the tree on the East side grounds of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.“The rich traditions of… Read more »

On April 27th, 23 tornadoes ravaged the South as the second deadliest storms in United States history.As of writing, across the hardest hit areas in the state of Alabama, power is still out and searches for missing people are still underway with over 236 dead.The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, in an area of the state severely damaged, has cancelled classes for the remainder of this… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced H.R. 1690, the MODERN Security Credentials Act.“This bill takes a crucial step toward streamlining redundant and burdensome government regulations that are an impediment to economic growth in the transportation industry.  I expect this… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today regarding the U.S. military raid that led to the death of the world’s most wanted man, Osama bin Laden.“Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, was finally brought to justice for the living hell he put Americans through almost a decade ago.  His orchestrated terrorist acts took almost 3,000 American lives and… Read more »

Congress of the United StatesAlabama Congressional DelegationApril 28, 2011Members of Alabama's congressional delegation unanimously supported Governor Robert Bentley's request for an expedited federal disaster declaration in the wake of widespread tornado destruction in the state.The delegation sent a letter to President Obama Wednesday night in support of a disaster declaration… Read more »