Show-Me Congressman Mark Alford Making Move For Appropriations Committee

Kansas City's ambitious congressman is working to make even more career advancement and probably better D.C. access for his constituents . . . Here's a peek at his pitch that deserves attention:

Missouri Rep. Mark Alford is another Republican hoping for a seat on the committee, a spokesman confirmed. Alford, a former TV morning news anchor, was first elected in 2022 and said in a statement that he wants to bring his on-air experience to the committee.

“Missouri needs an appropriator, and the Appropriations Committee needs a communicator,” Alford said. “As a career communicator on television, I want to bring my talents and my love of storytelling to the committee, helping us to inform Americans about the tough decisions we are making and why.”

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