U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Columbia)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Columbia)
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Senate leadership over holiday travel disruptions amid shutdown
Rep. Mark Alford used social media posts dated November 7, 2025 to criticize Senate leadership over ongoing government shutdown impacts on holiday travel and federal workers’ pay.
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Rep. Mark Alford calls for congressional reforms amid criticism of government shutdown
Rep. Mark Alford used social media posts on November 6-7, 2025 to call for passage of legislation banning congressional day trading and criticized Democrats over an ongoing government shutdown impacting Americans’ holiday plans.
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Mark Alford cites stalled funding during government shutdown in series of tweets
U.S. Representative Mark Alford highlighted delayed federal funding for healthcare and education projects in Missouri's 4th district through multiple tweets on November 7, 2025.
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Democrats over shutdown and rural hospital funding
Rep. Mark Alford used his official social media accounts on November 5-6, 2025 to criticize Democratic lawmakers regarding a federal government shutdown and its effects on Missouri's rural hospitals and healthcare policy.
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes government shutdown and supports action on Nigerian Christian attacks
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford posted a series of tweets on November 5, 2025 criticizing Senate Democrats for extending what he called the longest government shutdown and expressing support for U.S. efforts to address violence against Christians in Nigeria.
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes "Schumer Shutdown," cites impact on businesses and communities
Rep. Mark Alford, serving Missouri's 4th district since 2023, addressed the ongoing government shutdown in several posts between November 4-5, 2025.
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Rep. Mark Alford blames Democrats for prolonged government shutdown
Rep. Mark Alford used social media on November 4, 2025 to hold Democrats responsible for an ongoing government shutdown and criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer by name.
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Rep. Mark Alford voices support for B-21 program and criticizes Democrats over shutdown
Rep. Mark Alford posted statements on November 3 and November 4 supporting increased investment in the B-21 bomber program while criticizing Democrats over an extended government shutdown he calls “the Schumer Shutdown.” The congressman also...
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Senate over government shutdown and shares religious message
Rep. Mark Alford addressed his constituents through social media posts dated November 2 and November 3, 2025.
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Rep. Mark Alford comments on government shutdown and legislative priorities
On November 1, 2025, Rep. Mark Alford addressed his constituents via social media about the ongoing government shutdown and other congressional matters.
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Alford urges swift action on soybean trade deal with China amid concerns over Argentina policy
Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri’s 4th District has led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the administration to quickly finalize a deal that would open Chinese markets to U.S. soybean...
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Alford introduces bill targeting Chinese officials over religious persecution
Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri’s 4th District has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) treatment of religious minorities.
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Alford voices opposition to increased Argentine beef imports; promotes support for local ranchers
Last week, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of its “Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers” and the Trump Administration’s separate plan to...
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Democrats over shutdown and visits Columbia rehabilitation hospital
Rep. Mark Alford addressed constituents via social media on October 20 and 21, highlighting concerns about SNAP benefit suspensions during a federal shutdown and sharing observations from a healthcare facility visit in Columbia.
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Alford and Scholten introduce bipartisan bill to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence
Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri’s 4th District and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Michigan’s 3rd District have introduced the AI for Main Street Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting small businesses in evaluating and adopting...
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Rep. Mark Alford introduces legislation aimed at supporting small businesses through AI
Rep. Mark Alford announced on October 20, 2025 his introduction of the AI for Main Street Act via social media posts.
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Rep. Mark Alford blames Democrats for prolonged government shutdown in series of tweets
Rep. Mark Alford used Twitter on October 20, 2025 to criticize Democrats over a prolonged government shutdown he labels as the “Schumer Shutdown.” The congressman asserted that House Republicans passed funding bills while accusing Senate Democrats...
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Rep. Mark Alford addresses federal shutdown and shares message on faith
Rep. Mark Alford used his social media accounts on October 18-19, 2025 to comment on the ongoing federal government shutdown and share thoughts about faith and perseverance.
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Rep. Mark Alford addresses Schumer shutdown and national security with Col. Butler
Rep. Mark Alford used social media posts dated October 17–18, 2025 to highlight discussions around the federal government shutdown—referred to as the “#SchumerShutdown”—and matters of national defense with retired Colonel Keith Butler.
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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown in October 2025
Rep. Mark Alford posted several statements on October 17, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on military personnel and students.