This year’s version of the federal farm bill is stalled in the U.S. House after being passed by the House Agriculture Committee three months ago. Western Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who sits on that committee, said the bill would maintain many programs crucial...
Barring any last-minute deals, the federal government will shut down Sunday. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said the battle centers around a small group of Republicans who are rebelling against the agreement earlier this year that raised the nation’s debt...
Congress reconvenes next week, and they’re facing a tight deadline with the still-unfinished farm bill. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said finding time to debate the farm bill on the House floor won’t be easy. “A lot of things expire in...
