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- Oklahomans Urge Action on Federal Judicial Nominees
- Sen. Jim Inhofe to Deliver Speech About EPA Action on Fracking
- Sen. Tom Coburn Addresses GSA Scandal, His Own Efforts to Trim Conferences
- Sen. Jim Inhofe Talks About His Long-Running Efforts Against Joseph Kony
- Rep. James Lankford Comments in U.S. House on OKC Bombing Anniversary
A file photo shows a C-130 Arkansas Air National Guard plane at Wiley Post Airport. Staff photo by Michael Downes. MICHAEL DOWNES
U.S. House committees move to save Boeing work in Oklahoma City
Two U.S. House committees have taken actions this week to protect an aircraft modernization program led by Boeing workers scheduled to move to Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma clergy discuss Obama's same-sex marriage support
Published: Sun, May 27, 2012
Several Oklahoma City-area clergymen share their views on President Barack Obama's May 9 statement of support for same-sex marriage. Read More
Senate acts to extend flood insurance program 60 days
Published: Sun, May 27, 2012
A long-term extension would seek to restore fiscal solvency to the debt-ridden plan. Read More
Flag burned outside state senator's Oklahoma City home
Published: Sat, May 26, 2012
A large American flag flying outside the Mesta Park neighborhood home of state Sen. Al McAffrey, D-Oklahoma City, was set on fire early Saturday. Read More
Federal appeals court upholds Indian trust case settlement
Published: Wed, May 23, 2012
With yet another appeal resolved in a case that stretches back to 1996, payments may start to flow to individual American Indians — an estimated 50,000 in Oklahoma — from the largest class-action settlement in history against the United States. Read More
Statue of U.S. marshal to travel from Oklahoma to Arkansas Wednesday
Published: Wed, May 16, 2012
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A monument to celebrated deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves will begin its trip from Oklahoma to the site of its home in Arkansas. Read More
Oklahoma Republicans elect delegates to national convention
Published: Sun, May 13, 2012
Fights over rules, problems with seating delegates and a physical altercation slowed the process Saturday during the daylong Oklahoma Republican State Convention in Norman. Read More
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says she'll sign open carry gun measure
Published: Sun, May 13, 2012
Gov. Mary Fallin told delegates Saturday at the Oklahoma Republican State Convention she will sign into law the bill that will allow those with concealed handgun permits to openly carry their weapons. The measure would take effect Nov. 1. Read More
Baptist leader apologizes to Obama for comments
Updated: Thu, May 10, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for saying they were exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain. Richard Land said Wednesday he impugned the motives of Obama and the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, all of whom have... Read More
Romney reaffirms opposition to gay marriage
Updated: Wed, May 9, 2012
The presumed Republican presidential nominee during an Oklahoma City campaign stop maintained his belief that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. Romney was joined by Gov. Mary Fallin, who gave her endorsement to the former Massachusetts governor. Read More
Top candidates emerge for DHS director's post
Published: Sun, May 6, 2012
A former U.S. ambassador to South Africa and a retired Tennessee DHS deputy commissioner have emerged as the top two candidates to serve as the new director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Read More
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NewsOKPolitics Flag burned outside state senator's Oklahoma City home: BY MATT DINGER mdinger@opubco.comA large American flag f... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn draws admonishment in Ensign scandal: BY CHRIS CASTEEL ccasteel@opubco.comWASHINGTON — ... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Senators admonish Oklahoma GOP senator: By DONNA CASSATAWASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Ethics committee has admoni... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma Speaker rejects $20M plan for Capitol fix: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma House Speaker Kris Steele say... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma's personal income tax rate won't be cut this year: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comThere won't be a... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Budget bill wins approval in Oklahoma House: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comFour hours after voting it down... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Budget bill wins Oklahoma House approval: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comThe Oklahoma House reversed itself... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma Senate approves foreign law court ban: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislati... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Trial set for ex-Oklahoma judge, others on conspiracy count: McALESTER (AP) — A December trial date has been sch... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma House votes down budget bill: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comThe proposed $6.8 billion budget bill... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma water rights lawsuit granted another 60-day stay by federal judge: BY ANDREW KNITTLE aknittle@opubco.co... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma congressional candidate might have to file election reports on his plumbing company ads: BY CHRIS CASTE... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics $375,000 in annual salary hikes awarded to some Oklahoma County employees: BY ZEKE CAMPFIELD zcampfield@opubco.c... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Thunder Alley watch party off; permit process to change: BY MICHAEL KIMBALL mkimball@opubco.comThe Oklahoma City... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Senate defeats bond issue for American Indian Cultural Center and Museum by one vote: BY MEGAN ROLLAND mrolland@... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma House introduces new personal income tax-cutting proposal; Senate balks: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opub... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Gov. Mary Fallin signs Oklahoma sex offender bill: BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Mary Fallin ... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Bond issues for Capitol, Tulsa museum win legislative panels' approval: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comOkla... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Fallin urges Oklahoma House Republicans to vote for tax-cutting bill: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comGov. M... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Update: Names released, arrest made in Bricktown shooting; Thunder Alley to close: FROM STAFF REPORTSPolice rele... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Update: Arrest made in Bricktown shooting following OKC Thunder game; Thunder Alley may close: FROM STAFF REPORT... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma City Council to consider public works, utilities and parks budgets: BY MICHAEL KIMBALL Staff Writer mki... LINK
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NewsOKPolitics Oklahoma House panel fails to advance insurance measure: BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.comThe measure, Senate... LINK
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