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Raucous week expected at Oklahoma's state Capitol

News | Updated: Fri, May 17, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

A mostly tranquil session is expected to get hectic this week as Oklahoma's state lawmakers work to adjourn by Friday. Top items being considered include the possible override of a pension bill veto, common core curriculum for public schools, and funding for state museums in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

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