WASHINGTON, D.C.  -  Congressman Mike Rogers recently held an open public meeting at Jimmy’s Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama, to give local residents the opportunity to discuss face to face concerns on their minds.

The top concern of most folks in attendance was the direction our country is currently headed.
“Congress continues to spend money it doesn’t have and the debt is becoming astronomical,” Rogers said.

Rogers also reiterated his opposition of both H.R. 1, the Stimulus bill, which costs over $1 trillion with interest and H. Con. Res 85, the Democratic $3.5 trillion tax and spend budget.

“In these tough economic times, it is unthinkable Congress would be so out of control with their spending instead of focusing on creating and keeping good paying jobs,” Rogers added.

Rogers said he will continue to oppose the current health care bill and will not support any plan with a “public option”. As the healthcare reform debate enters its final stages Rogers urged folks to continue to make known their thoughts and concerns.

Rogers will continue to hold these type meetings across the Third Congressional District until he returns to Washington, D.C. when Congress goes back in to session on January 12, 2010.

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