Summary
Summary
• H.R.4 is a bill that cuts a lot of money.
• It stops money for PBS and NPR.
• PBS and NPR give free kids’ shows, news, weather, farm reports, and emergency alerts.
• Mark Alford will vote for it. That hurts people in Missouri-4.
• “Woke” means caring about fairness, but some use it as an insult.
• Call or email Congressman Alford to save PBS and NPR.
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So We Won’t Fight Back, They are Scared!
What’s Happening
H.R. 4, the “Rescissions Act of 2025,” cuts almost $8 billion from programs Americans rely on. One of the biggest hits? It wipes out every dollar for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—meaning no federal money for PBS or NPR starting in 2026.
How H.R. 4 Hurts Key Services
- No More PBS & NPR Funding
- PBS KIDS shows for low-income kids could disappear.
- Local public radio stations lose farm reports, weather alerts, and community news.
- Fewer Emergency Alerts
- Public broadcasters help warn rural areas about floods, tornadoes, or wildfires. Without them, fewer people get the message.
- Weaker U.S. Leadership Abroad
- The bill also cuts billions for global health, refugee aid, climate work, and disaster relief. When America steps back overseas, instability can ripple back home.
What This Means for Missourians
- Many families in Missouri-4 depend on public TV for free educational shows and on public radio for market prices and weather forecasts.
- Farmers count on NPR’s farm reports to plan planting and sales.
- Seniors and rural residents may lose their main source of news and emergency updates.
Mark “Awful” Alford and Missouri-4
Your current District 4 U.S. Representative, Mark “Awful” Alford (whom I hope to replace), is set to vote for H.R. 4. That means he’s supporting cuts that gut PBS, NPR, and vital services in our district. If you live in Missouri-4, now’s the time to ask him why he’s backing a plan that leaves rural communities in the dark.
Contact Congressman Mark “Awful” Alford and Tell Him to Vote No on H.R. 4 if he cares even the least about Rural Missourians
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Washington, DC Office
328 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2876 -
Columbia District Office
2401 Bernadette Drive, Suite 117
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 540-6600 -
Raymore District Office
1272 West Foxwood Dr.
Raymore, MO 64083
Phone: (816) 441-6318 -
Lebanon District Office
500 E. Elm Street
Lebanon, MO 65536
Phone: (417) 532-5582
To send an online message, use the official contact form .
What “Woke” Really Means
Republicans often sneer “woke” at anything they dislike—calling it radical or un-American. But:
- Original Meaning: “Woke” comes from Black activists warning each other to stay alert to injustice. It means being aware of unfair treatment and ready to fix it.
- Today’s Use: Many MAGA figures use “woke” as a catch-all insult for social justice, education on racism, LGBTQ+ rights, or even accurate news. It’s a way to shut down debate rather than discuss ideas.
Conclusion
H.R. 4 is a brazen power grab disguised as “belt-tightening”—designed to dismantle public media, sever your lifelines, and twist “woke” into an all-purpose insult. Here in Missouri-4, watch Texan transplant Mark “Awful” Alford betray our district and grovel for Trump’s approval as he votes to starve PBS and NPR of every dollar. He’s willing to rip away children’s shows, farm reports, and emergency alerts just to rack up MAGA points. Don’t let him sell us out in silence—demand he stand with Missouri, not Trump, before these devastating cuts become law.
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