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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23?

By OKC Standard | Feb 20, 2025

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Lankford introduces bill to bolster border security against drug smuggling

By OKC Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Senator James Lankford has introduced the Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act aimed at enhancing border security by increasing personnel to scan cargo for illegal drugs, weapons, and human smuggling.

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Mullin, Cortez Masto push bill to boost Indian Health Services workforce

By OKC Standard | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin and Catherine Cortez Masto have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of medical workers for Indian Health Services (IHS).

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

By OKC Standard | Feb 19, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20?

By OKC Standard | Feb 17, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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OKC Standard Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By OKC Standard | Feb 16, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located within the OKC Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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

By OKC Standard | Feb 16, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Feb 15, 2025

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, Feb. 18?

By OKC Standard | Feb 15, 2025

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

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Lankford unveils new 'Federal Fumbles' report highlighting government spending issues

By OKC Standard | Feb 14, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, who serves as the Republican Conference Vice Chair, has unveiled the latest edition of his government waste report, titled "Federal Fumbles: A Playbook for DOGE."

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Brecheen proposes act to shift USAID funds to FEMA disaster relief

By OKC Standard | Feb 14, 2025

Congressman Josh Brecheen has introduced a new piece of legislation, the Unobligated Spending Adjustment to Focus Investment on Relief and Support for Taxpayers Act.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

By OKC Standard | Feb 14, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

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

By OKC Standard | Feb 14, 2025

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 17.

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Markwayne Mullin emerges as key ally in Trump's administration

By OKC Standard | Feb 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Bloomberg Government recently published a story highlighting U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin's influence in President Donald Trump's second term.

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Lankford's new report exposes billions lost in federal waste

By OKC Standard | Feb 13, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has unveiled the latest edition of his government waste book, titled "Federal Fumbles: A Playbook for DOGE."

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

By OKC Standard | Feb 13, 2025

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

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Bice reintroduces bill to limit foreign purchase of U.S. farmland

By OKC Standard | Feb 12, 2025

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice has reintroduced the Stop China’s Continuous Purchase (CCP) of Land Act, a legislative proposal aimed at protecting American agricultural land from foreign ownership.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 15?

By OKC Standard | Feb 12, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Legislation introduced to extend paid family leave tax credits

By OKC Standard | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Stephanie Bice has joined forces with Representatives Randy Feenstra and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to introduce the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act.

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Lankford introduces bill targeting human trafficking in government contracts

By OKC Standard | Feb 10, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has introduced a new bill aimed at addressing human trafficking within government contracts.