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Rogers on the FY2011 Short-term CR
Dec 1, 2010
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Today’s CR is nothing but a continuation of the culture of overspending, persistence of a broken process, and a refusal to make the tough decisions, end earmarks, and do the job we were sent here to do.
As a result, our federal spending is off the charts. We’re staring at another trillion doll...
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Rogers Blasts the Majority for their Failure in Leadership
Sep 30, 2010
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U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement after House Democrats pushed through the FY 2011 Continuing Resolution Act, funding federal government at excessive levels until December 3, 2010 and failing to address growing homeland security vulnerabilities, late yesterday even...
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Rogers’ Statement on the Administration’s Immigration Memo
Jul 30, 2010
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U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memo on “administrative alternatives to comprehensive immigration reform”:
“This memo continues the Obama policy of “virtual amnesty.” We are turning a bli...
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House Democrats Sideline National Security Priorities
Jul 27, 2010
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U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement today after the House Democrats postponed the FY 2011 Mark-up of the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill:
“Let me be clear, my Republican colleagues and I stand ready to roll up our sleeves and go to work on securing the homel...
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Rogers Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Supplemental for Our Troops
Jul 1, 2010
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Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I rise today to voice my opposition to the blatant exploitation of our brave troops and the brazen process being undertaken here today.
With this ongoing charade, the Democrat majority has chosen to:
Drag out the consideration of this supplemental appropr...
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Rogers Opening Statement on the FY 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Markup
Jun 24, 2010
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin my comments by personally thanking you for listening to our concerns and accommodating the minority’s interests, where possible.
Most notably, the bill before us rectifies many of the reckless funding deficiencies to frontline operations – ICE, CBP and th...
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Rogers Opening Statement on DHS Cyber Security Programs
Apr 15, 2010
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Deputy Under Secretary Reitinger, welcome for what marks your first appearance before the Subcommittee. Given your combination of government and private sector experience, I look forward to hearing your views.
As the Chairman noted, the threats to our cyber infrastruc...
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Rogers Opening Statement on an Update on the Southwest Border
Apr 14, 2010
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Bersin, this marks your first appearance before the Subcommittee. Given your extensive experience working in southern California and your service as this Administration’s “Border Czar” over the past year, I look forward to finally hearing your views on borde...
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Rogers Opening Statement on DHS Headquarters Facilities
Mar 25, 2010
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to our distinguished guests.
For Ms. Duke, I understand you are indeed a short-timer, retiring in just a matter of days. While I know I recognized your contributions at our hearing on acquisitions just a few weeks ago, let me just reiterate our gratitude for y...
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Rogers Opening Statement on CBP FY 2011 Budget
Mar 24, 2010
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome back to Chief Aguilar.
With all due respect to you Chief, I find it very disappointing that we are here today, nearly 14 months after the Administration was sworn in, and an agency as vital as CBP is still without confirmed leadership.
CBP is the critical fi...
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