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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Cleveland County in Q1?

By OKC Standard | Jun 27, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Cleveland County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Senator Mullin honors WWII veteran with posthumous Purple Heart ceremony

By OKC Standard | Jun 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) hosted a ceremony today to posthumously honor U.S. Army Corporal Elmer Vanover of the 200th Coastal Artillery, presenting Corporal Vanover’s family with his Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. The event took place at Oklahoma State University, recognized as the first Purple Heart university in Oklahoma.

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Canadian County in Q1

By OKC Standard | Jun 25, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Canadian County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Bice criticizes Biden over handling of natural gas exports

By OKC Standard | Jun 24, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK - Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) recently spoke with the Daily Wire to address President Biden’s actions against Russia.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jun 22, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Supreme Court upholds key statute aiding Operation 922's fight against domestic violence

By OKC Standard | Jun 21, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, the Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi upheld the constitutionality of the federal statute prohibiting individuals subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This law is a critical tool in the ongoing violent crime initiative, Operation 922.

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Oklahoma City man sentenced for role in black-market marijuana operation

By OKC Standard | Jun 21, 2024

BRANDON YE, 43, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 108 months in federal prison for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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Congressman Brecheen issues statement on Ryan Watson's sentencing

By OKC Standard | Jun 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following the sentencing of Ryan Watson, one of five Americans recently detained by the Turks and Caicos government for inadvertently having ammunition in their luggage.

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Oklahoma City man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession

By OKC Standard | Jun 21, 2024

Donald Edward Hill, Jr., 24, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 96 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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Oklahoma County's universities spent $3,901,748 on football teams in 2023

By OKC Standard | Jun 21, 2024

Oklahoma County's six colleges spent $3,901,748 on their football teams in 2023, a 14.5% increase over the previous year.

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Senators introduce bill aiming at development of drugs for childhood diseases

By OKC Standard | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Bob Casey (D-PA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families, introduced the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act today. The legislation aims to ensure that pharmaceutical companies continue developing drugs to treat rare diseases affecting children, including various cancers.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to make bald eagle America's official national bird

By OKC Standard | Jun 20, 2024

On June 20, 2024, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congressman Brecheen supports NDAA with amendment banning drag shows on military bases

By OKC Standard | Jun 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen has voted in favor of a conservative National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes amendments aimed at countering what he describes as the Biden Administration’s social engineering experiment on military personnel, which he claims has resulted in record low recruitment.

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Former Yukon resident extradited after fleeing US conviction

By OKC Standard | Jun 13, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced today that Mehran Koranki, 63, formerly of Yukon, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States. In late 2010, Koranki fled the country following his criminal conviction on charges of mail fraud and money laundering.

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Mullin reaffirms support for IVF amid criticism of Schumer's vote strategy

By OKC Standard | Jun 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released a statement today reaffirming his support for continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). He also rejected Senate Democrats' attempts to introduce what he described as a 'Summer of Show Votes.'

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Congressman Brecheen votes to hold AG Garland in contempt over interview tapes

By OKC Standard | Jun 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not complying with a congressional subpoena. Garland has declined to provide audiotapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Joe Biden.

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Mullin introduces legislation to enhance Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

By OKC Standard | Jun 11, 2024

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is set to introduce two legislative measures aimed at enhancing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The proposed WIOA Performance Accountability Improvement Act and WIOA Planning Extension Act are designed to improve training program performance and update the submission timeline for Unified State Plans, aligning them more closely with the needs of state workforce agencies and local workforce development boards.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congressman Brecheen votes for bill funding VA while curbing certain policies

By OKC Standard | Jun 5, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H.R. 8580 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. This legislation funds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with appropriations to fund military construction projects. The bill aims to provide efficient and effective care to veterans while incorporating several conservative measures.