Congressman Mike Rogers recently held an open public meeting at House of Chen in Anniston, Alabama, to give local residents the opportunity to discuss face to face concerns on their minds.

The top concern of most folks in attendance was the Federal government spending too much money on programs that don’t truly help our economy or secure our homeland from those who wish us harm.

“Congress continues to spend money it doesn’t have and the debt is unbelievable,” Rogers said.

Rogers reiterated his opposition of both H.R. 1, the Stimulus bill, which costs over $1 trillion with interest and H. Con. Res 85, the Democratic $3.5 trillion tax and spend budget.

“In these tough economic times, it is unthinkable Congress would be so out of control with their spending instead of concentrating on what matters now – keeping taxes low and making health care more affordable,” Rogers added.

Rogers said after the Christmas Day terrorist attack, Congress must redouble its efforts to secure our transportation system.

“We must keep our Homeland safe from terrorists,” Rogers said.  “Recent events have reminded Americans it is not a matter of if they will attack, but when they will attack.”

Rogers said he will continue to oppose the current health care bill and will not support any plan with a “public option”. As the healthcare reform debate enters its final stages Rogers urged folks to continue to make known their thoughts and concerns.

Rogers held these type meetings across the Third Congressional District until Congress went back in to session on January 12, 2010.

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