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Mike Bost addresses foreign land ownership and hosts events for constituents

By Metro East Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost highlighted concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming events for his constituents—including a telephone town hall and a veteran resource fair—through several tweets posted between July 19 and July 21, 2025

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Oversight hearing scrutinizes VA's improper bonus payment practices

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) improper use of recruitment,...

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Kevin Schmidt thanks attendees of Freeburg tire recycling event

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Freeburg Recreation Park to recycle their old tires.

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Rep. Van Orden raises concerns over VA's Veteran Readiness & Employment Program

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E) during...

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Rep. Tom Barrett leads oversight hearing on VA’s IT office operations

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee oversight hearing.

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Hearing discusses role of VA Community Care Program in veteran healthcare

By Metro East Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened an oversight hearing today.

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Kevin Schmidt engages community with events focusing on education and economic growth

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2025

The past few weeks have been busy for Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt, who has been actively engaging with constituents and business owners in his district.

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Mike Bost discusses agriculture meeting and legislative votes on Twitter

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Bost posted several updates between July 16-18 about constituent meetings and recent votes impacting agriculture policy, federal spending cuts for media organizations like NPR and PBS, and defense appropriations benefiting...

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Rep. Mike Bost details recent votes on defense funding and federal spending cuts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on meetings with agricultural representatives and detailed recent votes on federal budget cuts and defense appropriations via social media posts dated July 16 and July 18, 2025.

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U.S. Rep. Bost: There is an 'urgent need to fix our broken agricultural labor system'

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2025

Mike Bost, Representative of Illinois, said that he is working to advance policies for Southern Illinois farmers, including tax relief, the Farm Bill, and agricultural labor reform.

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Criticism mounts over Illinois Democrats' handling of local governance

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2025

Illinois Democrats are facing criticism for their handling of local governance, with accusations that they impose costly mandates on cities and towns without providing the necessary resources to fulfill them.

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Kevin Schmidt organizes blood drive with ImpactLife on July 23

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is organizing a blood drive in collaboration with ImpactLife.

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Senate passes bill aiding veteran homeowners; awaits President Trump's signature

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Today, a significant legislative step was taken as the Senate passed H.R. 1815, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act.

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Mike Bost announces telephone town hall and highlights local agriculture and mental health initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost posted a series of updates between July 14-16 highlighting an upcoming telephone town hall, meetings with agricultural leaders about policy issues impacting Southern Illinois farmers, and marking three years since the launch...

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Rep. Mike Bost announces town hall and highlights recent legislative efforts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared information about an upcoming telephone town hall scheduled for July 21st and discussed meetings focused on agriculture policy and mental health resources via Twitter posts dated July 14-16, 2025.

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Senator Harriss hosts ICASH event in East Alton on Thursday

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event this Thursday.

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Free tire recycling event in Freeburg hosted by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a free tire recycling event set for Saturday, July 19th.

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Rep. Amy Elik hosts free document shred day in Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik is organizing a free shred day in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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Franciscan Spirit Award honors resident doctor at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2025

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently celebrated the graduation of 13 physicians from the Saint Louis University (SLU) Family Medicine Residency Program.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns in recent posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and highlight concerns over foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.