Michael Dennis (Mike) Rogers (b. July 16, 1958), is American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2003, representing Alabama's 3rd congressional district. Image File history File linksMetadata MikeDRogers. ... The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. ... Alabamas Third Congressional District is a U.S. congressional district in Alabama, which elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives. ... For the ecclesiastical office, see Incumbent (ecclesiastical). ... is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Renfroe Bob Riley (born October 3, 1944) is an American politician in the Republican Party. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Calhoun County, Alabama is a county of the State of Alabama. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Baptist is a term describing individuals belonging... Mike J. Rogers (born June 2, 1963), American politician from the state of Michigan, representing the states 8th Congressional district (map). ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alabamas Third Congressional District is a U.S. congressional district in Alabama, which elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives. ...

Life and political career

A fifth generation resident of Calhoun County in East Alabama, Rogers graduated from Saks High School and earned both his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Masters of Public Administration at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.

At 28 years old, Rogers became the youngest person and first Republican to join the Calhoun County Commission. While serving on the Commission and working for the United Way, Rogers enrolled at the Birmingham School of Law along with his wife, Beth, and upon graduating with honors began a general law practice in Anniston. Three years later he started his own firm, which grew to become Anniston's largest. The Birmingham School of Law is a law school in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. ...

In 1994 he won a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, and became Minority leader in his second term there. In 2002, Bob Riley successfully ran for governor, leaving the 3rd district vacant. Democrats had reapportioned the seat and the black resident percentile had increased from 25% to 32% as a result. Roger easily won the Republican nomination — and ran for the seat against Democrat veteran Joe Turnham, Jr., who had served three years as state party chairman and had run against Riley in the previous gubernatorial election in 1998. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... The Alabama Legislature met at the Alabama State Capitol between 1851 to 1985. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

In what was a very close election, the Turnham and Rogers election was one of the most closely watched in 2002. Both Democratic and Republican National parties targeted the district, with Speaker Dennis Hastert promising Rogers a seat on the Armed Services committee should he win although Rogers support was financially much greater. Rogers narrowly won the election 50%-48%.

Rogers and his wife have three children. They reside in Saks and are members of the Baptist Church. Saks is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Calhoun County, Alabama. ... Baptist churches are part of a Christian movement often regarded as an evangelical, protestant denomination. ...

House record

Except on spending, where he earned only a 23% rating from Citizens Against Government Waste [1]Rogers has a solidly conservative voting record. He has also has worked reasonably closely with the will of his district. He notably dissented with the Morocco free trade agreement due to potential job losses in the Alabama textile industry. On social issues Rogers' has voted very conservatively, with vehement opposition to abortion, gay marriage and immigration. However, he has acted to protect the armed services industry in his area. On the Armed Services Committee, he opposed a new series of military base closures and won passage of a bill that would assure that universities would provide access to their facilities for military recruitment purposes and ROTC. Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) is a prominent taxpayer watchdog group in the USA. Its stated goal is to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in the federal government. ...

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 conspiracty to launder money. To date, Rogers has not offered to return any of the $30,000 he received.[2] Rogers said that DeLay is innocent until proven guilty, and that he would not return the money "while the judicial process runs its course." [3] On December 14 2005 he voted for the reauthorization of the Patriot ACT. On June 29 2005 he voted for the increase of funds by $25 million for anti-marijuana print a TV ads. On October 6, 2005 he voted for the Department of Homeland Security. The Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives acts as the leader of the party that has a majority control of the seats in the house (currently at least 218 of the 435 seats). ... Thomas Dale DeLay (born April 8, 1947) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Sugar Land, Texas. ... Americans for a Republican Majority also ARMPAC, a Political Action Committee formed by former Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. ...

Issues and Policy

Mike Rogers supported an amendment to declare that people retain the right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools. The congressman cosponsored legislation to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Rogers sponsored a bill expressing the continued support of Congress for equal access of military recruiters to institutions of higher education. [4]

Committees and Subcommittees

• House Committee on Agriculture (15th of 25)
  • Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research
  • Subcommittee on Livestock & Horticulture
  • Subcommittee on Specialty Crops & Foreign Agriculture Programs
• House Committee on Armed Services (27th of 34)
  • Subcommittee on Readiness
  • Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
• House Committee on Homeland Security (13th of 19)
  • Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection & Cybersecurity
  • Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science & Technology
  • Subcommittee on Management, Integration & Oversight (Chairman)

Electoral history

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2004 General Election

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Joe Turnham (born October 28, 1959 in Lee County, Alabama) is a United States politician whom currently chairs of the Alabama Democratic Party. ...

Group Ratings (2004)

• National Journal
  • Economic: 26% Liberal, 74% Conservative
  • Social: 25% Liberal, 73% Conservative
  • Foreign: 17% Liberal, 78% Conservative
• Americans for Democratic Action: 10
• American Civil Liberties Union: 0
• Chamber of Commerce of the United States: 100
• Christian Coalition: 100
• American Conservative Union: 88
• National Taxpayers Union: 49
• League of Conservation Voters: 9

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External links

• U.S. Congressman Mike D. Rogers official House site
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Federal Election Commission — Michael Rogers campaign finance reports and data
• On the Issues — Michael Rogers issue positions and quotes
• OpenSecrets.org — Mike D. Rogers campaign contributions
• Project Vote Smart — Representative Mike Rogers (AL) profile
• SourceWatch Congresspedia — Mike D. Rogers profile
• Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Mike D. Rogers voting record