Michael Rogers


 * This article is about the U.S. Representative from Alabama. For the U.S. Representative from Michigan, see Mike Rogers.

Michael Dennis Rogers, a Republican, has represented the 3rd District of Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. The district covers the eastern portion of the state, including a part of Montgomery, the historic town of Tuskegee.

Iraq War
Mike D. Rogers has a record indicating pro-military involvement. He has voted to declare Iraq part of the War on Terror and not define an exit date. He voted to approve removal of Saddam Hussein. Also he has consistently voted in favor of spending in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Environmental record
Rogers generally votes against the environment. In September of 2005, he voted in favor of deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. Previously, in November of 2003, he voted in favor of forest thinning. Rogers has also voted against increased funding for AMTRAK.

For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Social Issues record
Rogers usually votes in a socially conservative manner. He has voted to prohibit and criminalize desecration of the flag. He has also voted pro-life concerning both abortion and stem cell research. Also, he supported an amendment allowing prayer and other activities associated with religion in public places, including schools. In July 2006, he voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has labeled his voting record as pro-gun rights.

ARMPAC Recipient
Rogers was a recipient of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's ARMPAC campaign contributions. DeLay is being prosecuted on charges of felony money laundering of campaign finances and conspiracy to launder money. To date, Rogers has not offered to return any of the $30,000 he received.

Bio
He was born July 16, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana. He grew up, however, in Calhoun County, Alabama. Here, he attended Sacks High School. His education continued at Jacksonville State University where he gained a bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Masters degree in Public Administration. At 28 years old, he was both the first republican and the youngest person to serve as a part of the Calhoun County Commission. He was a lawyer and member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002 before entering the U.S. House, defeating Democrat Joe Turnham in a close race. During his second term, he became the minority house leader. He resides in Anniston, Alabama with his wife, Beth, and three children ages 4 through 8, where they attend a Baptist church.

2002 elections
After Bob Riley became governor in 2002, the third district was left open. Rogers ran as the republican candidate in a close election against democrat Joe Turnham, Jr. Regardless of redistricting by democrats to increase and concentrate the black vote, Rogers narrowly won. [http//www.answers.com/topic/mike-d-rogers]

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Greg Pierce to face Rogers in his bid for reelection. In addition, Mark Edwin Layfield entered the race as an independent candidate. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Rogers retained his seat.

2008 elections
Love is seeking re-election in the 2008 congressional elections.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Conservation Credit Rural Development and Research
 * Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Conservation Credit Rural Development and Research
 * Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs
 * Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture
 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * Subcommittee on Readiness
 * Subcommittee on Strategic Force
 * House Committee on Homeland Security
 * Subcommittee on Economic Security Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity
 * Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness Science and Technology
 * Subcommittee Management Integration and Oversight - Chair

Boards and other Affiliations

 * Member, Alabama Republican Executive Committee
 * Member, Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce

More Background Data

 * 2006 Alabama CD 3 Candidate List from VIS

2008 Campaign Contact Information
Official Rogers for Congress website

P.O. Box 1113 Anniston, AL 36202

Phone: 256-235-2180

Fax: 256-237-4873

[mailto:campaign@mikerogersforcongress.com campaign@mikerogersforcongress.com]

Resources

 * Official website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
 * Official Mike Rogers for Congress website

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Captain Plaid - Progressivism meets an ornery Scot
 * Alabama Democrat