U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and calls for end to government shutdown
Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform this week to address both a fatal accident involving Coles County officials and ongoing effects of a federal government shutdown impacting aviation workers nationwide.
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Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and federal shutdown impacts
Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform on October 30-31 to address both a fatal car accident involving local officials in Coles County and ongoing challenges posed by a federal government shutdown for Illinois residents—including unpaid air...
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Mike Bost comments on Trump’s actions during government shutdown and posthumous award for Charlie Kirk
Rep. Mike Bost addressed recent actions by President Trump during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 14-16, 2025.
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Mike Bost highlights Trump actions and shutdown dispute in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost commented on President Trump’s recent decisions and criticized congressional Democrats over the ongoing shutdown in posts dated October 14-16, 2025.
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Mike Bost highlights Columbus Day, Middle East hostages, and academy nomination deadline
Rep. Mike Bost shared posts on Columbus Day celebrations, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and an approaching deadline for Military Service Academy nominations on October 13 and 14, 2025.
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Mike Bost addresses government shutdown impact and Naval Academy anniversary
Rep. Mike Bost posted updates on October 9 and 10, 2025 about his efforts during the government shutdown—including continued constituent services—and celebrated the United States Naval Academy's anniversary.
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Rep. Mike Bost addresses shutdown and U.S. Naval Academy anniversary in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on his office's status during the government shutdown and commemorated the U.S. Naval Academy's 180th anniversary in a series of posts dated October 9 and 10, 2025.
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Chairman Bost urges action as government shutdown threatens veteran services
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) joined other House Republican leaders to call for an end to the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing its impact on veterans and servicemembers.
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Chairman Bost criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown effects on veteran services
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) criticized Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that it disrupts key support and services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
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Rep. Mike Bost comments on government shutdown and Israel attack anniversary
Rep. Mike Bost posted several statements on X in early October 2025 addressing the government shutdown's impact on military pay and marking two years since a major attack by Hamas on Israel.
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Rep. Mike Bost addresses government shutdown and international issues in October 2025 posts
Rep. Mike Bost posted a series of statements on X in early October 2025 about the government shutdown, U.S. military pay, and the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel.
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Mike Bost outlines available resources amid partial government shutdown
As of October 1, 2025, many federal government operations have shut down due to the lack of an approved funding resolution. U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed understanding of the frustrations faced by Southern Illinois residents as a result...
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Rep. Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent social media posts
Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19, 2025 regarding new public safety bills in Washington D.C., recognition for veterans under the Trump administration, and a tribute on POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent posts
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19 about new public safety bills affecting Washington D.C., praised a Trump administration move for veterans, and marked POW/MIA Recognition Day as committee chairman.
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Mike Bost highlights VA progress, Air Force milestone, agriculture meeting in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 17-18 about reductions in VA backlogs, recognition for Scott Air Force Base on the Air Force's anniversary, and discussions with agricultural leaders regarding upcoming legislation.
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Rep. Mike Bost highlights VA backlog reduction and local priorities in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 17–18 on reductions to veterans' benefits backlogs and regional priorities such as Scott Air Force Base's role in Southern Illinois as well as agriculture policy discussions ahead of a new Farm Bill
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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on veterans' honor flight and industry meetings
Rep. Mike Bost posted on social media about welcoming veterans to Washington via an honor flight program and meeting with manufacturing leaders from Illinois on September 16-17, 2025.
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House passes bipartisan package advancing veteran healthcare and benefit reforms
The House of Representatives has passed 14 bipartisan bills aimed at improving services and benefits for veterans.
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Mike Bost shares updates on veteran honors and local industry meetings
U.S. Rep Mike Bost posted several updates between September 16-17 about honoring veterans through the Southern Illinois Honor Flight program and meeting with local manufacturers regarding economic issues; he also marked Constitution Day by...
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Mike Bost discusses veterans bills, mourns Charlie Kirk’s death, comments on NIH funding
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 15-16 on legislative work supporting veterans’ health care access and reflected on attending a vigil after Charlie Kirk’s assassination while also commenting on changes to NIH funding policy...