Fourth District Congressman Mark Alford talks about the federal government shutdown while 5th District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver listens during their appearance on KCUR's Up To Date on Oct. 23, 2025 ...
This has gone on way, way too long,” said Alford. “Let’s get back to the business that we need to do for the American people.
The Republican representing Missouri’s 4th District said GOP lawmakers “did our job” by approving a temporary funding bill in September but blamed Senate Democrats for blocking progress.