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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Nov 30, 2024

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

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How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Pottawatomie County in 2023

By OKC Standard | Nov 28, 2024

There were nine companies in a city associated with Pottawatomie County that received FDA citations as a result of 10 inspections conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Military bill proposes uniform evaluation policy during parental leaves

By OKC Standard | Nov 25, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK – Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan have introduced the Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act.

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Bice introduces DOGE Act to cut overlapping federal grants

By OKC Standard | Nov 24, 2024

House Republicans are taking steps to reduce federal spending, following President-elect Donald Trump's emphasis on cutting government red tape. Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Decreasing Overlapping Grants Efficiently (DOGE) Act" on...

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25?

By OKC Standard | Nov 24, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25?

By OKC Standard | Nov 24, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Nov 23, 2024

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

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Lankford introduces bill against political bias in FEMA disaster relief

By OKC Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has introduced a new bill aimed at preventing discrimination based on political affiliation in federal disaster relief.

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Lankford leads challenge against HHS over withheld healthcare funds

By OKC Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Senator James Lankford, representing Oklahoma, has spearheaded an amicus curiae brief to the US Supreme Court concerning the case of Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Senators urge Biden administration to reconsider plastics treaty approach

By OKC Standard | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has joined forces with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, alongside 18 other Senate Republicans, in urging the Biden administration to reconsider its stance on manufacturing constraints...

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New VA medical center in Tulsa named after late Senator Jim Inhofe

By OKC Standard | Nov 19, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill proposed by Senators Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford, both Republicans from Oklahoma, to name the new Veterans Administration medical center 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 Mon Nov. 18?

By OKC Standard | Nov 17, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 18?

By OKC Standard | Nov 17, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 18.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Nov 16, 2024

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

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Mullin supports Thune as new Senate majority leader

By OKC Standard | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma has expressed his support for South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune, who was recently chosen as the new Senate Majority Leader.

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Senators advocate for special diabetes program renewal amid rising healthcare costs

By OKC Standard | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has joined a bipartisan effort led by Senate Diabetes Caucus co-chairs Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to push for the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).

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Lawmakers file amicus briefs against FHWA emissions regulation

By OKC Standard | Nov 12, 2024

In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) implemented a rule mandating state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to track greenhouse gas emissions on highways and establish decreasing targets....

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11?

By OKC Standard | Nov 10, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 11?

By OKC Standard | Nov 10, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 11.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Nov 9, 2024

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