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Bice votes against government shutdown citing impact on servicemembers

By OKC Standard | Dec 20, 2024

After voting to prevent a government shutdown, Congresswoman Bice released a statement emphasizing the potential consequences of such an event.

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Bipartisan bill designating bald eagle as U.S. national bird heads to President

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin, Amy Klobuchar, Cynthia Lummis, and Tina Smith have announced that their bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has passed both chambers of Congress.

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Bice criticizes Democrats after vote against funding extension and disaster relief

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Bice, along with President Trump and House Republican leadership, worked on a legislative package that included a clean extension of funding until March 14, 2025.

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Mullin discusses Trump cabinet picks' readiness for confirmation

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin recently appeared on Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections and their paths to confirmation.

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

By OKC Standard | Dec 19, 2024

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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Lankford praises Senate passage of Water Resources Development Act

By OKC Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024.

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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.