Congressman Mike Rogers recently toured several industries in Talladega, Alabama, to give local employers and employees the opportunity to discuss face to face concerns on their minds.

Rogers said like those he talked with in Talladega, most folks across East Alabama have been struggling in this economy and were worried Congress is not passing legislation to truly help create or save good paying jobs. Instead, he said, too many East Alabamians are seeing legislation rushed through without sufficient debate, like the current health care reform bill and the Cap and Trade bill, both of which could ultimately hurt small businesses and hard working families during these tough economic times.

“Before coming to Congress, I owned a small business and I see the negative implications some of these bills could have on our small businesses across East Alabama,” 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.

“It is indefensible to me that Congress has lost focus on what matters most to the American people – JOBS,” Rogers added.

Rogers said he hopes as Congress starts up the Second Session that they will put jobs at the top of their priority list.

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