Mike J. Rogers
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| Michael J. "Mike" Rogers | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Debbie Stabenow |
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| Born | June 2, 1963 Livingston County, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | divorced |
| Religion | Methodist |
Michael J. "Mike" Rogers (born June 2, 1963), American politician from the state of Michigan, representing Michigan's 8th congressional district.
Rogers was born in Livingston County, Michigan. He graduated from Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan in 1985 and served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1989. He worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1989–1994. He was a member of the Michigan State Senate, 1995–2000, serving as majority floor leader,1999–2000.
He was elected as a Republican from the 8th District of Michigan to the United States House of Representatives in one of the nation's closest congressional races of 2000. He narrowly defeated Democratic State Senator Dianne Byrum by 115 votes to win the District 8 seat left open by Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow was elected to the United States Senate.
Rogers was the primary sponsor of the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act, H.R. bill 5037, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on May 29, 2006.
On the night of March 19, 2007, his Lansing, Michigan office was defaced. The unknown individuals splattered red paint on the building and put up a sign saying that Rogers had "blood" on his hands. They also spray painted the sidewalk with the words "no more deaths," glued shut the front door of the building and destroyed security cameras. [1]
Rogers supported President Bush's decision to pursue the war in Iraq but opposed Bush's surge plan, in early 2007, to send extra troops to Baghdad.[citation needed]
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[edit] Committee Assignments
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on the Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Subcommittee on Terrorism/HUMINT, Analysis and Counterintelligence (Ranking Member)
[edit] 2006 election
Mike Rogers defeated Democrat Jim Marcinkowski in 2006 157,226 to 122,097 votes, or nearly 56% to 44%.
Press:
http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1190
http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070720/NEWS01/707200341/1001/news
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers official House site
- Federal Election Commission — Michael J Rogers campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Mike J. Rogers issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Mike J. Rogers campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Mike J. Rogers (MI) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Mike J. Rogers profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Mike J. Rogers voting record
- Mike Rogers for Congress official campaign site
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| Preceded by Debbie Stabenow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 8th congressional district 2001–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
