Mike Rogers Archives • Page 2 of 24 • Alabama Political Reporter

House Armed Services Committee amendment adds $25 billion to defense budget

The committee passed the NDAA with a Congressman Mike Rogers amendment that allows the topline of the budget to increase up to 3 percent for inflation.

September 2, 2021

Ivey joins groundbreaking of Wellborn Cabinet’s factory expansion in Ashland

The expansion will add capacity and jobs while improving security, daycare, security, and wellness for the employees.

August 27, 2021

Rogers, Palmer concerned about the “dire situation” in Afghanistan

Rogers and Palmer say that Joe Biden must get every American out of Afghanistan before leaving the country.

August 26, 2021

Mike Rogers, Armed Services Committee Republicans press Biden for Afghanistan plan

Republicans on the House Armed Service Committee pressed Biden to present a plan on Afghanistan.

August 18, 2021

Alabama Republicans criticize Biden’s Afghanistan strategy

The result of a hasty American pullout has been a military, humanitarian and diplomatic disaster.

August 17, 2021

Rogers hopes 100 percent of the military will receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he will seek President Joe Biden's approval to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members.

August 10, 2021

Rep. Rogers salutes retiring Army Depot Commander Colonel Marvin Walker

Walker has served as the 36th commander of the Anniston Army Depot, the largest employer in Calhoun County, since July 2019.

August 5, 2021

Shelby applauds supplemental funding for National Guard, Capitol Police

The legislation provides $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for Capitol security measures, and $1 billion for the Department of Defense.

July 30, 2021

Cuba and United States flags together textile cloth, fabric texture

Alabama congressmen condemn Cuban government

The recent protests are the largest seen against the totalitarian regime in decades.

July 14, 2021