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Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 4th district, shared his views on several issues through a series of tweets dated December 9, 2024. The tweets cover topics such as military pay raises, television appearances, and immigration policies.

In a tweet posted on December 9, 2024, Rep. Alford commented on the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), emphasizing key achievements including a "14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted," improved housing and childcare benefits, and the removal of "divisive DEI programs." He highlighted that the focus should be on "readiness, recruitment, and retaining top talent in our military." "We are digging into the 1,800-page #NDAA from the Senate."

Later that day, Alford tweeted about his behind-the-scenes experience with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business. The tweet mentioned a live television segment at Longworth House Office Building: " Live TV: Behind-the-Scenes with @MorningsMaria on @FoxBusiness."

In another tweet from December 9, 2024, Rep. Alford addressed border security issues in light of incoming President Trump's administration and the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA. He expressed an intention to "END the deadly Harris-Biden border invasion." "With incoming President Trump and #FY25NDAA..."