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Rep. Mark Alford, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 4th district, shared several updates on February 20, 2025, via his social media account. The posts cover a range of topics including local industry visits, political nominations, and policy initiatives.

In a tweet posted at 16:11 UTC on February 20, Rep. Alford expressed his enthusiasm following a visit to Wire Co Sedalia. He described the company’s operations in creating steel rope for various heavy-duty applications and noted witnessing a pressure test of one of the ropes at over 500,000 lbs. "It was a pleasure to see what Wire Co Sedalia is all about! Wire Co creates steel rope for mining rigs, heavy-duty shipping, suspension bridges + so much more. We were able to watch one of the ropes being pressure tested at more than 500,000 lbs of pressure–amazing tour!"

Later that day at 19:08 UTC, Alford commented on the Senate's voting process regarding Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director. He advocated for Patel's confirmation with the intention to reform the FBI. " The Senate is voting NOW on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director. Let's get Kash CONFIRMED to clean up the Bureau and END the weaponization of our nation's premier law enforcement agency."

Finally, at 20:28 UTC on February 20, Rep. Alford highlighted his collaborative efforts with Chairman RepRWilliams in addressing small business concerns through communication with SBA Administrator Loeffler. This initiative aims to counteract policies from the Biden Administration and promote growth for American small businesses under Republican leadership and collaboration with the Trump Administration. "Proud to send this letter with Chairman @RepRWilliams to SBA Administrator Loeffler. Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to undo Biden's destruction of Main Street and usher in a new Golden Age for American small businesses."