Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official facebook
Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official facebook
Rep. Mark Alford, who represents Missouri’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates on social media highlighting economic trends and improvements within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The posts address inflation rates, wage growth, and VA claims processing.
On August 12, 2025, Alford wrote: "Low inflation + rising real wages = @POTUS’ pro-growth policies are working!!!"
The following day, August 13, he posted about progress at the VA: "Proud to see the VA process over 2.5 million disability & pension claims this fiscal year—breaking records and cutting the backlog by nearly 40%. " In a subsequent tweet on the same date, Alford offered assistance to constituents seeking help with veterans’ benefits: "If you need help connecting with the VA for the benefits you’ve earned, Team Alford caseworkers are ready to assist."
Mark Alford has served as a member of Congress since replacing Vicky Hartzler in 2023. He was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently resides in Lake Winnebago. Alford graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988.
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