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Rep. Mark Alford, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 4th district since 2023, shared insights on various topics through his social media platform on May 14, 2025.

In a tweet posted at 20:07 UTC, Rep. Alford discussed a meeting with the National Oilseed Processors Association, emphasizing the importance of adhering to scientific principles in efforts to "Make America Healthy Again." He expressed gratitude towards Devin Mogler, President and CEO of the association, and his team for their visit. "Great conversation with the National Oilseed Processors Association discussing the importance of following the science when it comes to Making America Healthy Again! Thank you to President / CEO Devin Mogler and the rest of the team for stopping in!"

Later that day at 21:04 UTC, Rep. Alford addressed ethical standards for public servants by introducing legislation known as the PELOSI Act. He underscored that officials should maintain high standards and avoid any semblance of corruption. "As public servants, we should hold ourselves to a higher standard and avoid the mere appearance of corruption. This is exactly why we introduced the PELOSI Act."

At 21:22 UTC on May 14th, Rep. Alford highlighted Missouri's nickname as "the Show Me State," advocating for accountability in Medicaid funding by asking recipients to justify their need for taxpayer dollars. "Look, Missouri is the Show Me State. So we're going to ask people to show me why you should be receiving taxpayer dollars for Medicaid!"

Mark Alford was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently resides in Lake Winnebago. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in 1988.