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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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

Mullin leads resolution against EPA ruling on coal ash management

By OKC Standard | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has spearheaded a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn President Biden’s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) final rule. This rule imposes retroactive regulations on coal ash management at inactive coal-fired power plants, which many critics argue are costly and overreaching.

Mullin criticizes Senate Democrats' vote on 'Right to Contraception' Act

By OKC Standard | Jun 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) issued a statement today regarding Senate Democrats' recent vote on the 'Right to Contraception' Act.

Congressman votes for sanctions against ICC over actions targeting Netanyahu

By OKC Standard | Jun 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H.R. 8282, The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, on June 4, 2024. This legislation seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and any foreign entity supporting its efforts to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons from the United States and its allies. This includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.