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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Senator Lankford commemorates 30 years since Oklahoma City bombing anniversary

By OKC Standard | Apr 18, 2025

Senator James Lankford has issued a statement on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, which occurred on April 19, 1995.

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Drive Act reintroduced to challenge speed limiter regulations on heavy-duty vehicles

By OKC Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Congressman Josh Brecheen has reintroduced the DRIVE Act, a legislative measure aimed at prohibiting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from requiring speed limiters on vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) above...

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OKC Standard publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By OKC Standard | Apr 13, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Apr 12, 2025

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

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Safeguarding Charity Act introduced to protect tax-exempt organizations

By OKC Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Senator James Lankford and Congressman Greg Steube have introduced the Safeguarding Charity Act to uphold the independence of tax-exempt organizations, including churches, nonprofits, and private schools.

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Bipartisan bill promotes electrical grid resilience after disasters with new FEMA fund uses

By OKC Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Senators James Lankford of Oklahoma and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, along with other colleagues, have introduced the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025.

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Survivor tree ceremony honors Oklahoma City bombing victims at U.S. Capitol

By OKC Standard | Apr 10, 2025

This week, Senator James Lankford and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice organized a ceremony to dedicate a Commemorative Survivor Tree at the U.S. Capitol.

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Mullin and GOP urge House to pass Trump-backed budget resolution

By OKC Standard | Apr 10, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. Senators joined Fox News' Sean Hannity to discuss President Trump's initial 100 days in office, emphasizing the importance of passing the Senate budget resolution backed by Trump.

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Reconciliation process advances as Congresswoman Bice backs tax relief efforts

By OKC Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Bice cast her vote to advance the reconciliation process, aiming to bring tax relief to families and businesses, tackle the national debt, and support the Administration's objectives on border security and national safeguarding.

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Lankford introduces bill to expand physician-owned hospitals' access in rural areas

By OKC Standard | Apr 9, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, along with several colleagues, has introduced the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act.

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Senator Mullin discusses governance and DOGE cuts with Norman Chamber

By OKC Standard | Apr 9, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin addressed the Norman Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., as part of their annual Washington Fly-in event.

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Senators seek to overturn California's EV mandates affecting vehicle emissions

By OKC Standard | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) have introduced resolutions to nullify California's electric vehicle mandates under the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

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H-1B Insights: Employers in OKC Standard publication area file 409 petitions throughout 2024

By OKC Standard | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 409 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in 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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National Security Commission seeks congressional action to defend U.S. biotech leadership

By OKC Standard | Apr 8, 2025

Today, a significant report and action plan were delivered by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) to Congress, indicating a need for immediate legislative effort to harness American innovation in biotechnology.

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Sapling dedication at Capitol commemorates 30th Oklahoma City bombing anniversary

By OKC Standard | Apr 7, 2025

Representative Bice and Senator Lankford hosted a dedication ceremony on the United States Capitol Grounds to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.

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OKC Standard publication area records 11 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Retail Trade industry during 2024

By OKC Standard | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in the OKC Standard publication area submitted 11 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Apr 5, 2025

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

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Canadian County in March?

By OKC Standard | Apr 4, 2025

There were six companies in a city associated with Canadian County that received six FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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

By OKC Standard | Apr 3, 2025

There were six companies in a city associated with Oklahoma County that received six FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.