Congressman Mike Rogers held a “Congress on Your Corner” town hall meeting in Oxford at the Civic Center today, taking questions from constituents and discussing everything from the impact of furloughs at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) to Obamacare to the state of East Alabama’s economy.
            “Recently, the Department of Defense (DOD) reduced the number of furlough days to six days which is still too many in my opinion.  The DOD has failed to properly use the flexibility Congress granted it in managing its budget. These furloughs at facilities like ANAD will end up costing the taxpayer more in the long-term and could hurt the military readiness of our country,” Rogers said of the recent announcement.
Rogers also discussed Obamacare and the impact it will have on the area. “President Obama has basically admitted his healthcare law is unworkable given all the delays and waivers. Congress should take every opportunity, both big and small, to stop Obamacare,” Rogers said.
            Rogers says he enjoys hosting these public meetings to give constituents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them directly with their representative.
            “Hosting these events gives me the chance to hear first-hand what is on the minds of folks across East Alabama. So many people are concerned with what’s going on in Washington these days as they should be, and these public meetings help me take those concerns back to Congress to continue fighting for East Alabama’s interests,” Rogers said. “I appreciate everyone who took the time to come and express their concerns.”