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Congressman Josh Brecheen in The American Conservative: To Solve Inflation, Heed the Founding Fathers’ Advice

By OKC Standard | Feb 22, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen, in an op-ed for The American Conservative, highlighted the dire financial situation faced by the United States. He pointed out that "annual interest payments on the debt are expected to exceed the cost of our nation’s entire defense budget in 2024," and warned of the predicted annual deficit reaching $2.6 trillion by 2034.Brecheen also raised concerns about the nation's skyrocketing debt levels, stating that "each citizen now owes the federal government a check for over $101,000." He emphasized the urgency of the situation by mentioning that the...

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South Pointe Rehabilitation and Care Center was largest nursing home in Oklahoma County as of Q4 2023

By OKC Standard | Feb 21, 2024

South Pointe Rehabilitation and Care Center, the largest nursing home in Oklahoma County, aided an average of 173.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Fairmont Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Q4 2023?

By OKC Standard | Feb 21, 2024

Owned by Don Greiner Trust since June 30, 2019, Fairmont Skilled Nursing and Therapy boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Epworth Villa Health Services, a nursing home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

By OKC Standard | Feb 20, 2024

Epworth Villa Health Services was one of the four non-profit facility nursing homes in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Oklahoma County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Emerald Care Center Southwest, LLC?

By OKC Standard | Feb 19, 2024

Emerald Care Center Southwest, LLC was one of the 36 for-profit facility nursing homes in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Oklahoma County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing and Therapy?

By OKC Standard | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Bridges Esop, Inc. since Dec. 31, 2020, Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing and Therapy boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By OKC Standard | Feb 18, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Brookwood Skilled Nursing and Therapy: 4-star nursing home in Oklahoma County

By OKC Standard | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Bridges Esop, Inc. since Dec. 31, 2020, Brookwood Skilled Nursing and Therapy boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By OKC Standard | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Bellevue Northwest Nursing Center, LLC since April 14, 2023, Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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ICYMI: Bice Introduces Bill to hold Secretary Mayorkas Accountable for Late Border Numbers

By OKC Standard | Feb 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) has introduced a new bill, the Timely Reporting Act, aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency in the reporting of monthly border encounter statistics. The legislation would require Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to release the border encounter numbers within the first 7 days of each month, with consequences for delays in reporting.Under the Timely Reporting Act, if Secretary Mayorkas fails to release the figures on time, the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security will face a 25% salary cut. Congresswoman...

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Who owned Accel at Crystal Park in Q4 2023?

By OKC Standard | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Sanctuary Long Term Care, LLC since Sep. 23, 2019, Accel at Crystal Park had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Bice Speaks on the House Floor in Favor of Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas

By OKC Standard | Feb 14, 2024

Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Bice has voiced her support for the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during her recent speech on the House Floor. The articles of impeachment have already passed the House, and now the Senate must proceed with a formal impeachment trial.In her remarks, Congresswoman Bice expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "This is one of the most solemn and consequential actions the U.S. House of Representatives can take, and I do not take it lightly." She went on to highlight the failures of Secretary Mayorkas in upholding border...

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Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas Again

By OKC Standard | Feb 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – In a historic move, Congressman Josh Brecheen has voted for the second time to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The House of Representatives has passed the vote, signaling growing discontent with Mayorkas' handling of the border crisis."The situation at our border is a crisis of Secretary Mayorkas' own making. Mayorkas has thumbed his nose at the Constitution since day one and there are at least seven known statutes of federal law that he is willfully ignoring. I now urge the Senate to take immediate action and...

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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On Saturday, February 10, Memorial High School standout Avery Jackson competed in NAIA game

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Centennial High School standouts Moun'Tae Edmundson and Quinton Johnson II’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Saturday, February 10

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Christian Eagles lost 60-64 in their NCAA D2 game against the Texas A&M International Dustdevils on Saturday, February 10.

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Roaring Fork High School standout River Byrne’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 10

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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On Saturday, February 10, North Rock Creek High School standout Noah McMullan competed in NAIA game

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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On Saturday, February 10, former South Grand Prairie High School standout Karlyn Kenner’s college team lost in an NCAA D2 game

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Laredo, Texas.