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Congressman Brecheen attends Israeli PM Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress

By OKC Standard | Jul 24, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen attended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress on July 24, 2024. Following the event, Congressman Brecheen issued a statement highlighting the significance of Netanyahu's speech.

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Senator Mullin criticizes Vice President Harris over stance on Israel

By OKC Standard | Jul 24, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and 11 of their Senate GOP colleagues in a press conference to hold Vice President Kamala Harris and Congressional Democrats accountable for their refusal to stand with Israel and attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. In his remarks, Mullin expressed his outrage at the Biden administration’s absence and emphasized the United States’ commitment to its ally Israel.

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Congressman Brecheen reacts to Secret Service Director Cheatle's resignation

By OKC Standard | Jul 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen reacted to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation during a Newsmax interview on July 23, 2024.

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Cleveland County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in Q2

By OKC Standard | Jul 23, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Cleveland County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Bill introduced for sex-neutral fitness standards for Secret Service agents

By OKC Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen has introduced the Secret Service Readiness Act, a bill that mandates sex-neutral fitness evaluation standards for Secret Service Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers. This legislative move follows an assassination attempt against President Donald Trump.

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Congressman Brecheen criticizes security measures after assassination attempt on President Trump

By OKC Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen and members of the House Homeland Security Committee conducted a bipartisan visit to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the recent assassination attempt on President Trump.

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Oklahoma County awards $16,449,090 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By OKC Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Oklahoma County's six universities paid $16,449,090 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Oklahoma County's institutions spent $5,177,468 on basketball teams in 2023

By OKC Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Oklahoma County's basketball collegiate teams received $5,177,468 in funding for the 2023 season.

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1 company in a city within Canadian County received one inspection in Q2

By OKC Standard | Jul 21, 2024

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

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Congressman Brecheen calls for Biden's resignation after withdrawal from 2024 race

By OKC Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following President Biden's announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Race.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill for resilient energy infrastructure at defense sites

By OKC Standard | Jul 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) recently introduced the Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen and protect defense infrastructure and electric grids at military bases from cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other threats.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Congressman Brecheen issues statement after attempt on President Trump's life

By OKC Standard | Jul 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following an attempt on President Trump’s life.

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Oklahoma County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By OKC Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Oklahoma County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Lawmakers demand answers after army training labels pro-life groups as terrorists

By OKC Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen, along with Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), has signed a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth. The letter demands explanations following reports that anti-terrorism training at Ft. Liberty, North Carolina, depicted pro-life Americans as terrorists.

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Senate passes resolution honoring late Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe

By OKC Standard | Jul 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), James Lankford (R-OK), and the entire Senate supported the passage of a resolution today to honor the life, legacy, and memory of Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, following his passing on July 9. The Senators were joined by their colleagues to pay tribute to Inhofe, Oklahoma’s longest-serving U.S. Senator, highlighting his extensive career in public service.

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Former oil services provider owner charged with bank fraud

By OKC Standard | Jul 12, 2024

A federal grand jury indictment was unsealed today, charging Ryan Bloom, 34, of Oklahoma City, with bank fraud. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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Oklahoma City man sentenced for firearm possession while being drug user

By OKC Standard | Jul 11, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – Joel Keenan Lewis, 67, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve the statutory maximum of 120 months in prison for being a drug user in possession of a firearm, with credit for time served in state custody, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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Congressman Brecheen votes to reverse Biden's Title IX changes

By OKC Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen has cast his vote in favor of H.J. Res. 165, a resolution aimed at reversing the Biden Administration’s recent changes to Title IX.