Congressman Mike Rogers recently held an open public meeting at Bridges Travel Center in Cusseta, Alabama, to give local residents the opportunity to discuss face to face concerns on their minds.

The current stalled state of our economy continues to be a hot button issue on most folks’ minds with the Federal government spending unbelievable amounts of money on programs that most don’t believe are helping create or save good paying jobs.

“Congress’ out-of-control spending is driving up astronomical amounts of debt,” Rogers said.
Rogers opposed 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.

“It seems Congress would be coming up with more common sense, affordable solutions to help ease the pain of folks across the country,” Rogers added.

Another concern for most folks is the talk of moving the detainees at Guantanamo Bay to a prison in Illinois at almost $500 million for the move and upkeep of the facility.

“It is indefensible that Congress would think of moving these terrorists to our soil especially for a price tag that high when everyone is struggling financially,” Rogers said.

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 during January when Congress was not in session.

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