Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Auslin Chapel Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving an $112,100 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Randolph County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Randolph County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said.… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Wedowee Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving grants 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 and a vehicle.“Randolph County’s first responders are our first line of… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Turkey Heaven Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $25,793 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Cleburne County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Cleburne County’s first responders are our first line of… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Chehaw Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $30,990 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Macon County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Macon County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers… Read more »
- Congressman Mike Rogers announced today his bill, H.R. 3978, the First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act, was signed into law this week by President Obama. This legislation provides the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama, authority to accept donations of items such as railcars, subway cars, emergency response equipment and other… Read more »
It’s early in 2011, but much has happened in Washington, from the nation beginning the healing process after the tragedy in Tuscon to the new Republican Majority in the House of Representatives finding its footing working with the Democratic-controlled Senate and White House.After the Tuscon shootings, the victims and their families remain in our prayers. All of us are cautiously… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed the House of Representatives.“In November, the American people spoke loud and clear that they disapproved of the direction our country was heading. In the midst of this bad economy, I think it is absolutely necessary to repeal this massive… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in advance of Monday’s national day of remembrance recognizing the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.“As we prepare to once again celebrate and remember the life of one of the founders of the Civil Rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we should all continue to remember… Read more »
There’s a new Congress in town. But just as new members were finding their way around the Capitol, legislation was being prepared to debate, and anticipation was building for a challenging two years, it all came to an abrupt and shocking halt over the weekend when Representative Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords (D-AZ) was mercilessly shot outside a “Congress on Your… Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Jackson’s Gap Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $221,517 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Tallapoosa County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Tallapoosa County’s first responders are our first line of defense,”… Read more »
