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Senator Mullin comments on continuing resolution vote

By OKC Standard | Dec 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has expressed his views following a vote on the Continuing Resolution intended to maintain government funding.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23?

By OKC Standard | Dec 22, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Dec 21, 2024

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

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Lankford votes for resolution to fund government through March 2025

By OKC Standard | Dec 21, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has issued a statement following his vote in favor of a Continuing Resolution aimed at funding the federal government until March 14, 2025.

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Lankford supports act addressing public servants' social security benefits

By OKC Standard | Dec 21, 2024

Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma has expressed his support for the Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to address an issue affecting public servants' access to Social Security benefits.

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Bipartisan bill designating bald eagle as U.S. national bird heads to President

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin, Amy Klobuchar, Cynthia Lummis, and Tina Smith have announced that their bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has passed both chambers of Congress.

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Mullin discusses Trump cabinet picks' readiness for confirmation

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin recently appeared on Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections and their paths to confirmation.

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Lankford praises Senate passage of Water Resources Development Act

By OKC Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024.

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Lankford supports FY25 NDAA focusing on Oklahoma's military

By OKC Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).

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Lankford responds to DOE decision on electric transmission corridors in Oklahoma

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has expressed relief following the Department of Energy's decision to exclude the proposed Delta-Plains Electric Transmission Corridor in Oklahoma from its plans.

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Senator Lankford introduces bills targeting fraud and waste in federal programs

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma and founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency Caucus, has introduced two bills aimed at addressing fraud and waste in government programs.

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House working group releases bills on state-coordinated paid family leave

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

In Washington, D.C., members of the bipartisan House Paid Family Leave Working Group released two discussion drafts aimed at expanding paid family leave for more families.

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Congressman Josh Brecheen concludes first term with extensive constituent engagement

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

As Congressman Josh Brecheen concludes his first term representing Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District, his office has shared key highlights from the 118th Congress.

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Bill names Tulsa VA hospital after late Senator Jim Inhofe

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

The United States Senate and House of Representatives have approved a bill to name a new Veterans Health Administration hospital in Tulsa after the late Senator Jim Inhofe.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By OKC Standard | Dec 15, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Dec 14, 2024

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

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Bipartisan bill seeks enhanced tech partnerships for US Intelligence Community

By OKC Standard | Dec 13, 2024

Senators James Lankford, John Cornyn, Mark Warner, and Mark Kelly have introduced the Enable IC Partnerships Act.

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Congressman Brecheen to host telephone town hall on December 17

By OKC Standard | Dec 13, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen is set to host a telephone town hall on December 17th at 7 PM CT.

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Federal crackdown targets illegal machinegun conversion devices in Oklahoma

By OKC Standard | Dec 12, 2024

Project Switch Off," initiated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, marks its first anniversary with significant achievements in combating illegal machinegun conversion devices (MCDs).

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Bice supports FY25 NDAA focusing on military readiness and cost savings

By OKC Standard | Dec 11, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Bice voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, D.C. The act aims to enhance military recruitment, retention, and readiness by improving servicemembers' quality of life and...