U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he supports an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. “USA Today” reports U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) plans to endorse an impeachment inquiry. The White House has rejected allegations from some Republicans who allege that Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings. A White House spokesman says House GOP investigations have turned up no evidence of wrongdoing. Congressman Alford welcomes the news about Speaker McCarthy, telling listeners that the American people deserve answers. He emphasizes that Congress must have unredacted records. Congressman Alford also addressed agriculture and Missouri’s I-70 expansion on the program. Alford, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, says the massive Swift Foods plant on Columbia’s Route B will help the food corridor that’s growing in that area:
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill. He chairs the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, and tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the committee plans to hold a Missouri field hearing in the future. It’s unclear where that hearing will take place. Congressman Smith also blasted the “defund the police” movement, saying that the number of police officers shot in the line of duty has increased by 57 percent since 2020. Congressman Smith notes Bonne Terre officer Lane Burns was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. Congressman Smith also tells listeners he hopes to get U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) to Columbia or Jefferson City:
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill. He chairs the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, and tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the committee plans to hold a Missouri field hearing in the future. It’s unclear where that hearing will take place. Congressman Smith also blasted the “defund the police” movement, saying that the number of police officers shot in the line of duty has increased by 57 percent since 2020. Congressman Smith notes Bonne Terre officer Lane Burns was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. Congressman Smith also tells listeners he hopes to get U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) to Columbia or Jefferson City:
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman Alford joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, telling listeners that he will never vote for what Washington wants, but will always vote for what residents in west-central Missouri’s fourth district want. Congressman Alford says his constituents were opposed to the bill by an 8-1 margin, based on contacts with his office. He also discussed details of a 15-minute phone call between him and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) this week, and says Speaker McCarthy has told him three different times in his office to vote his district first. Congressman Alford remains a supporter of the Speaker. Congressman Alford’s district includes parts of Columbia, Centralia, Sedalia and Warrensburg:
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman Alford joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, telling listeners that he will never vote for what Washington wants, but will always vote for what residents in west-central Missouri’s fourth district want. Congressman Alford says his constituents were opposed to the bill by an 8-1 margin, based on contacts with his office. He also discussed details of a 15-minute phone call between him and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) this week, and says Speaker McCarthy has told him three different times in his office to vote his district first. Congressman Alford remains a supporter of the Speaker. Congressman Alford’s district includes parts of Columbia, Centralia, Sedalia and Warrensburg: