WASHINGTON, D.C.  -  Congressman Mike Rogers recently held an open public meeting at the Bulldog Restaurant in Ranburne, Alabama, to give local residents the opportunity to discuss face to face concerns on their minds.

The top concern of most folks in attendance was the possibility of a government-run health care system.

“I completely understand these concerns and continue to strongly oppose the current healthcare bill,” Rogers said.

Rogers also reiterated to the crowd that doctors and families should make their health care decisions, not government bureaucrats and Congress should not make cuts Medicare to pay for this health care reform.

“I also remain strongly opposed to any form of the public option,” Rogers added.

As the healthcare reform debate enters its final stages Rogers urged folks to continue to make known their thoughts and concerns.

Rogers will continue to hold these type meetings across the Third Congressional District until he returns to Washington, D.C. when Congress goes back in to session on January 12, 2010.

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