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Congressman Alford Introduces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Dead on Arrival Act
Washington, DC – Congressman Alford introduced the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Dead on Arrival (DOA) Act, a bill that would eliminate all DEI programs across the federal government. This move follows the Democrats' efforts to codify DEI curriculum in the federal government.The bill, co-sponsored by Representatives Harshbarger, Burlison, Rosendale, and Duncan, has sparked a debate on the role of DEI programs in government institutions.Congressman Alford explained his motivation for the legislation, stating, “As a nation, we should place our focus on our...
Congressman Alford and Chairman Williams Lead Letter to Small Business Administration
Washington, DC – Congressman Alford and Chairman Roger Williams, along with six of their colleagues, have penned a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) raising concerns about the agency's return-to-work policy. The letter, as reported by Washington Examiner, addressed various key points including the SBA's action plan on returning to work, telework statistics, office space costs, and past communications.The letter, co-signed by Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer, Pete Stauber, Dan Meuser, Beth Van Duyne, Jake Ellzey, and Aaron Bean, highlighted the need for...