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Mullin's TBI program reauthorization bill advances from HELP Committee

By OKC Standard | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released a statement following the passage of his bill, the Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act, from the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee with strong bipartisan support. Co-led by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), the bill will now advance to the Senate floor for a full vote.

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Mullin introduces bill to reduce NLRB authority over small businesses

By OKC Standard | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) recently introduced legislation aimed at reducing the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to protect small businesses from what he describes as undue influence from large labor unions. The proposed bill, named the Small Businesses Before Bureaucrats Act, seeks to update revenue thresholds and exempt many small businesses from NLRB oversight.

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Senator Mullin calls for accountability after attempted assassination of President Trump

By OKC Standard | Jul 30, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined his Senate Republican colleagues for a press conference to discuss the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and FBI’s failures that led to the attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mullin questioned the logistical oversights that led to this event and called for transparency from the USSS to regain the trust of the American people.

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Congressman Brecheen schedules August town halls across Oklahoma's second district

By OKC Standard | Jul 29, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen has announced a series of in-person town halls scheduled for August. Constituents are encouraged to attend, share their thoughts, and ask questions on policy issues affecting Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma. During his first term, Congressman Brecheen has conducted 92 in-person town halls across every county in Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District.

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How many companies in cities across Oklahoma County received FDA citations in Q2?

By OKC Standard | Jul 28, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Oklahoma County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jul 28, 2024

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

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How many companies in cities across Cleveland County received FDA citations in Q2?

By OKC Standard | Jul 27, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Cleveland County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How many companies in cities across Canadian County received FDA citations in Q2?

By OKC Standard | Jul 27, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Canadian County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Pottawatomie County in Q2

By OKC Standard | Jul 26, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Pottawatomie 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 votes to condemn VP Harris over border security

By OKC Standard | Jul 25, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H. Res. 1371, a resolution strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Vice President Kamala Harris, for what he described as a failure to secure the United States border.

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How many companies in cities in Oklahoma County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By OKC Standard | Jul 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Oklahoma 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 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.