Rep. Mike Rogers optimistic about reaching NDAA agreement | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Mike Rogers Photo Credit: Twitter On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed optimism that the conference committee can reach an agreement on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan version of the NDAA. The House Armed Services Committee did the same, but when the bill […]
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What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- November 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON ― Congress will begin formal negotiations on a compromise defense policy bill this week, with final votes likely to occur before the holidays. The annual bill is usually a bipartisan product, but conference committee talks over the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act may be trickier than usual this year. House Republicans added numerous […]
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ALGOP executive committee member threatens Republican primary ballot access challenge against U.S. Rep. Rogers over House Speaker saga | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
According to a press release submitted to 1819 News on Sunday, “at least four members” of the Alabama Republican Party’s executive committee are planning to file a ballot challenge against U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) for indicating a willingness to cooperate with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Rogers told reporters last week that […]
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Some Alabama GOP congressional members receive failing scores on pro-Ukraine report card | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
A recent report card from a pro-Ukraine GOP organization rated Alabama GOP congressmen based on their support for Ukraine during the current conflict against Russia, with several failing. Republicans for Ukraine is a coalition of Republicans who believe that the GOP should continue to support Ukraine and be “united in our support for helping Ukraine […]
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Rogers summons defense leaders to testify on SPACECOM headquarters | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- August 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON ― House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is asking three top Defense Department officials to testify before Congress after the Biden administration revoked a previous decision to place the Space Command headquarters in his home state of Alabama and instead designated Colorado as its home base. The Alabama Republican on Tuesday invited Air […]
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House defense bill adds special Ukraine IG, Taiwan cyber cooperation | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
WASHINGTON — The House’s $874 billion National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2024, advanced early Thursday, would establish a special inspector general for Ukraine aid, mandate Pentagon cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan, authorize procurement of nine battle force ships and permit some aircraft retirements. The bill is the first of three major defense bills Congress expects […]
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Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation sponsors resolution overturning ATF pistol brace rule | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
United States House Joint Resolution 44, spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), passed the House on Tuesday by a vote of 219-210 with five abstentions. U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) were among the 189 Republican co-sponsors of the […]
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Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- June 13, 2023
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GULF COAST — On an overcast day in April, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson hopped off a large gray van to show off the Pascagoula, Mississippi, shipyard. Wilkinson oversees the largest shipbuilder on the Gulf Coast, and during this tour hosted a special set of guests: Senate staffers. The 800-acre yard employs 1,500 workers and […]
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Top Republican launches investigation into delayed Spacecom relocation | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The chairman of the House Armed Services committee has launched an investigation into the delayed relocation of U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) from Colorado to Alabama. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) on Thursday sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Spacecom commander Gen. James Dickinson expressing concern about apparent “changes” to the planned relocation […]
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Barry Moore not sold on Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker — Other Alabama Republicans enthusiastic about support | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Four out of six Alabamian Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives announced their support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for Speaker of the House Monday night, despite opposition from more conservative Republicans. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said they intend to vote for McCarthy on […]
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