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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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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21?

By OKC Standard | Dec 18, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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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 on Friday, Dec. 20?

By OKC Standard | Dec 17, 2024

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Dec. 20.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 19?

By OKC Standard | Dec 16, 2024

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 19.

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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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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 18?

By OKC Standard | Dec 15, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

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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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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17?

By OKC Standard | Dec 14, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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

By OKC Standard | Dec 13, 2024

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Dec. 16.

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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...

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Lankford criticizes Biden's veto threat on JUDGES Act aiding Oklahoma

By OKC Standard | Dec 11, 2024

Senator James Lankford expressed disappointment following the Biden Administration's threat to veto the JUDGES Act.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14?

By OKC Standard | Dec 11, 2024

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14.