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Mike Rogers supports ending estate tax; celebrates education initiatives

In recent social media posts dated February 19-21, Mike Rogers addressed significant topics including his opposition to the estate tax alongside other lawmakers and highlighted educational celebrations such as FFA Week and Career and Technical...

By EC Alabama News | Feb 21, 2025

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Mike Rogers discusses veteran support and education legislation

In recent tweets dated February 12-13, 2025, Congressman Mike Rogers discussed meetings with Alabama's veterans homes and expressed support for educational legislation promoting patriotism.

By EC Alabama News | Feb 13, 2025

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Mike Rogers discusses rural water issues and UNRWA funding cuts

By EC Alabama News | Feb 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers addresses critical topics such as rural water management in Alabama and President Trump's controversial decision regarding UNRWA funding cuts through recent tweets dated February 7th and February 10th, offering insight...

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Mike Rogers discusses new initiatives and support for female athletes

By EC Alabama News | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers recently shared updates regarding a new office opening in Etowah County and expressed support for female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day via social media posts dated February 4-6, 2025.

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Mike Rogers addresses media power abuse and honors local leaders

By EC Alabama News | Feb 3, 2025

Congressman Mike Rogers addressed issues regarding media power abuse and recognized significant contributions by Louis Bass in healthcare on January 31st and February 3rd respectively.

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Mike Rogers supports Trump's pro-life agenda and praises Senator Britt's legislation

By EC Alabama News | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers recently took to social media to express support for President Trump's pro-life legislative agenda and congratulate Senator Katie Britt on her legislative efforts.

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Calhoun County in 2023

By EC Alabama News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,726,409 in grants for economic development projects in Calhoun County, Alabama.

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Talladega County in 2023

By EC Alabama News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,726,409 in grants for economic development projects in Talladega County, Alabama.

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Community engagement highlighted by Mike Rogers' recent activities

By EC Alabama News | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers recently attended significant events including a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Oxford's CREATE center and celebrated local achievements such as WM Grocery's recognition as small business of the year between November...

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Trump appoints Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

By EC Alabama News | Nov 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed his support for President Donald Trump's appointment of Rep.

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Mike Rogers supports Stefanik's nomination as U.N. Ambassador

By EC Alabama News | Nov 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's nomination of Rep.

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Bipartisan HASC delegation emphasizes U.S.-Israel-Jordan ties during visit

By EC Alabama News | Oct 17, 2024

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers (R-AL), along with U.S. Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel and Jordan. During their visit, they met with key leaders in both countries.

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Mike Rogers issues statement on anniversary of Hamas terror attack

By EC Alabama News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, who serves as the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a statement on the first anniversary of the Hamas terror attack in Israel. The attack, which took place on October 7th last year, resulted in over 1,000 deaths and hundreds being taken hostage.

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House committee demands answers on reported faulty welds in navy vessels

By EC Alabama News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), along with Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), have called for urgent clarification from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro regarding reports of knowingly faulty welds on U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. These representatives, who hold key positions on the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, emphasize the need to prioritize sailor safety.

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Lawmakers urge Biden to remove barriers hindering AUKUS Pillar Two

By EC Alabama News | Oct 2, 2024

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul have addressed a letter to President Joe Biden. They are urging the removal of barriers that limit defense trade among the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia under AUKUS Pillar Two. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration in defense technologies to counteract threats from the Chinese Communist Party.

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Mike Rogers issues statement on Iran's attack on Israel

By EC Alabama News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel.

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House Armed Services Committee investigates reports of faulty welds on Navy vessels

By EC Alabama News | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, have issued a statement in response to reports that faulty welds were knowingly made to U.S. Navy vessels.

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House passes resolution condemning Biden-Harris administration for Afghanistan withdrawal

By EC Alabama News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a statement following the House's passage of H. Res. 1469.

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House GOP leaders demand release of unclassified Ukraine strategy

By EC Alabama News | Sep 25, 2024

On September 25, 2024, a group of House GOP chairmen issued a statement demanding the Biden-Harris administration release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy. The call was made by U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on...

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Rep. Banks criticizes Army's extremism policies in congressional hearing

By EC Alabama News | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on extremism policies in the U.S. Army. The hearing follows a controversial training session at Ft. Liberty that mischaracterized pro-life organizations as terrorist groups.