The “Washington Post” is reporting this morning that a federal government shutdown looks more and more likely. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), whose district includes Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville and Harrisburg, is hopeful that can be avoided with a 30-day continuing resolution to keep the federal government running through October. Congressman Alford wants to see a secure border included in that version. He tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that there are five members of his caucus who are prepared for a shutdown. Congressman Alford tells listeners that while federal spending has been bloated, he asks if you punish a nation to get your point across. He also addressed the strike involving the United Auto Workers (UAW) union:
(AUDIO): Southeast Missouri Congressman discusses potential government shutdown and 2022 on “Wake Up Columbia”
The federal government could shut down Friday at midnight. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) is the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Budget Committee. He represents 30 counties in southeast and south-central Missouri. He joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss the potential shutdown and the economy. Congressman Smith blames the …