Oklahoma senators reflect on sacrifice

 
BY JULIE BISBEE
Published: November 19, 2008

In the first official act of the Republican-controlled Senate, Sen. Glenn Coffee presided over the swearing-in ceremony for new senators Tuesday.

Coffee, R- Oklahoma City , welcomed six newly elected senators and 17 members who won re-election.

Republicans have the majority in the Senate for the first time in state history, with a 26-22 lead over the Democrats.

Senate members, many of them with children dr...


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