Touring Whitfield Foods and visiting the site of the future Pike Road school were among Congressman Mike Rogers' visits today in Montgomery County.  Rogers discussed issues ranging from Obamacare to job creation to the ongoing immigration crisis at the Southwest border.

            Rogers said he was pleased to see Whitfield Foods – maker of products such as the famous Alaga syrup – and their operations in Montgomery.  "I appreciate them taking time out of their schedule to visit with me and allow me to tour their facility," Rogers said. “Whitfield is a longtime family business in the community that provides so many good paying jobs.”

            Rogers also talked about the VA scandal and recent Veterans legislation signed into law by the president.  Rogers called the legislation "a good first step in helping fix a broken VA system.” He added, “Our promise to our Veterans is sacred and the VA must live up to that promise. That promise must extend to the Montgomery VA, and I hope VA Secretary McDonald will focus his attention on significantly improving its operations quickly."

            In Pike Road, Rogers said he was very interested to see the construction site of the Pike Road school.  He said hoped the new school would help serve the needs of the growing community. “All of Alabama’s schools help train our leaders of tomorrow,” he said. “Our economy is dependent on a well-educated, growing workforce.” On Tuesday, Rogers visited Sylacauga High School to learn more about its technical training program that works to prepare students for the workforce.

            Rogers serves as a senior member of the House Agriculture, Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees.

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