Press Releases
Rogers: Alabama is Stronger a Year After the Storms
Apr 27, 2012
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the first anniversary of the deadly tornadoes that struck across Alabama on April 27, 2011, killing over 250 Alabamians. “So many families were devastated by these storms....
Let's Make Tax Day Less Taxing
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Every year, every one of us across East Alabama prepares for and usually dreads Tax Day. That day in mid-April when we ensure we have gotten our tax returns filed on time. According to the non-partisan Tax Foundation, each American...
Healthcare Law’s Costly Spike
(WASHINGTON, DC)—As we approach the 2nd anniversary of the passage of President Obama’s signature healthcare law, many folks across East Alabama remain deeply concerned about its impact on our economy and want the law repealed. I agree. According...
Rogers: Praises Passage of JOBS Act
Mar 9, 2012
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks following passage of H.R. 3606, the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, that passed the House 390-23. “With the current state of our economy, Congress should be doing...
America’s Ongoing Energy Crisis
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Across East Alabama, folks are downright angry about the rising costs of gas and they have every reason to be. So am I. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.76. In February it was $3.47, so...
Protecting America's Depots
Mar 1, 2012
For over the past decade, the United States has been engaged in the Global War on Terror. This past December, President Obama ended our nation’s combat mission in Iraq. Barely a month later, his Administration announced our combat role in...
Gas Prices on the Rise
Feb 9, 2012
(WASHINGTON, DC)—It’s mid-February and hard to believe Spring Break is right around the corner for many of our kids and families. But for all of us across East Alabama, the coming spring also means gas prices will likely spike again. That of course...
ALABAMA DELEGATION SEEKS DECLARATION DISASTER FOR TORNADO AND STORM DAMAGE
Jan 31, 2012
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are supporting Governor Robert Bentley’s request for a federal disaster declaration in the wake of the last week’s tornadoes and storms. The entire delegation today sent...
What Does 2012 Hold?
Jan 26, 2012
(WASHINGTON, DC)—2012 is off to a busy start and Congress has returned for its second session. Unfortunately, as our economy continues to limp along, there still seems to be too much “business as usual” around our nation’s capital. For example, let’...
Rogers Statement on Honoring Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 17, 2012
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in advance of Monday’s national day of remembrance recognizing the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “With the completion of the...
