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Tax dollars shouldn't be used for political conventions Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Regarding “Coburn targets party conventions” (News, May 20): I agree with U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, that our tax dollars shouldn't be used to fund Democratic and Republican conventions. The article said $17 million in tax money is given to each party. The conventions should be funded with donations that... Read More
Oklahoma lawmakers say elimination of tax credits appears unlikely Published: Thu, May 3, 2012 The leader of an Oklahoma panel examining tax credits last summer, said there isn't the political will to do away with the lucrative incentives for businesses and individuals. Read More
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony off to early fundraising lead for re-election Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 Republican Bob Anthony, of Oklahoma City, the longtime member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, has raised more than five times the amount of his Republican challenger. Read More
The 'notch' won't go away Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 Q: You recently wrote a column in which you called the "notch" a hoax and a scam. I want you to know that you are wrong. At one time, there were millions of us who were cheated out of Social Security benefits that were rightfully ours. There aren't so many of us left, because the government is willing to let us... Read More
Rules to prevent car back-over deaths delayed Published: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 WASHINGTON — Rules aimed at helping drivers avoid unintentionally backing over children, already overdue, are being delayed again following complaints from automakers that requiring rearview video cameras systems on new cars and trucks would be too expensive. In a letter to lawmakers, Transportation Secretary... Read More
Transparency mixed at underfunded Oklahoma Ethics Commission Updated: Sat, Mar 12, 2011 Tucked away next to a barbershop in the basement of the state Capitol is a quiet, cramped office where the state Ethics Commission does its work. While hidden from most daily action at the Capitol, its mere existence is a reminder to the officials and lobbyists upstairs that down below, someone is watching.... Read More
INFLUENCE GAME: Aircraft titans spark lobby blitz Updated: Mon, Feb 21, 2011 A $35 billion contract to build nearly 200 giant airborne refueling tankers is up for grabs. And the decade-long brawl by two defense industry titans to win it has been just as epic. In a matter of weeks — if not days — the Pentagon will announce whether Chicago-based Boeing Co. or European Aeronautic Defence... Read More
Mary Fallin promotes 'targeted' cuts in Oklahoma spending Updated: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 Gov.-elect Mary Fallin says she will not endorse across-the-board cuts to state agencies as leaders grapple with a massive hole in next year's state budget. Fallin said Wednesday after a chamber event in Oklahoma City that she supports "targeted, thoughtful reductions in spending" as lawmakers deal with an... Read More
Adult Care in Oklahoma - The Legislators: Sen. Connie Johnson, D-Oklahoma City Updated: Fri, Nov 27, 2009 Sen. Connie Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, is seeking reform in the distribution of state money across the elderly health care forum, ranging from home health services to adult day services to nursing homes. “Right now, there is a disproportionate rate for what we’re paying for senior health care across the... Read More
McCain has best fundraising in June, $22M Updated: Thu, Jul 10, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain raised more than $22 million in June, his best fundraising performance of the year, and ended the month with nearly $27 million cash on hand. Campaign manager Rick Davis said Thursday that McCain and the national Republican Party together... Read More
Obama keeps Dean at DNC, bans lobbyist money Updated: Thu, Jun 5, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama, now cast as the Democrats' standard-bearer, moved quickly to put his imprint on the national party Thursday, eager to reinforce its fundraising operation and pursue an aggressive general election campaign. Howard Dean will remain as chairman of the Democratic National... Read More
Feedback question: Legislators' gifts Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 Is it OK for legislators to accept gifts from lobbyists? Read More
Class action barred on 'lite' cigarettes Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two smokers can't bring a class action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA Inc. over the way the tobacco giant markets "light" cigarettes, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The smokers had argued that Richmond, Va.-based Philip Morris knew cigarettes it marketed as having less tar and... Read More
Candidates will file online Updated: Wed, May 31, 2006 Mandatory online filing of election reports by candidates and political action committees will take effect July 1, after a last-ditch effort by legislators to foil the plan ran out of steam. "The information is going to be available in every home with Internet access," Oklahoma Ethics Commission Executive Director... Read More
Ex-lawmaker ordered to turn over records Updated: Thu, May 25, 2006 Tim Pope's political action committee gets multicounty grand jury subpoena A former state legislator has been ordered to turn over records of his political action committee to the Oklahoma multicounty grand jury, but plans to fight the subpoena, The Oklahoman has learned. An attorney for political consultant... Read More
Ethics panel chides agency's ex-official Updated: Tue, May 23, 2006 The former director of a nonprofit agency designed to support economic opportunities in southern Oklahoma was publicly reprimanded Monday for making campaign contributions to state candidates with the agency's money. The Oklahoma Ethics Commission took the action after a "thorough investigation," commission... Read More
Committee to look into school finances Updated: Sat, May 20, 2006 EDMOND -- A political action committee to explore an anticipated tax increment financing proposal has been formed to assure Edmond schools don't suffer economic losses. Economic Stability for Edmond Schools Political Action Committee was formed this week because school officials and parents are concerned that the... Read More
Earmark discussion goes largely unheard Updated: Fri, Mar 17, 2006 WASHINGTON - Members of Congress have become increasingly consumed with getting special projects for their districts, which is driving up spending, enriching lobbyists and hindering oversight, lawmakers and watchdog groups said at a hearing Thursday. Rep. Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican who has authored... Read More
Ad Watch: State Questions Updated: Sun, Sep 4, 2005 Ad promoting SQ 723 What the ad says: "Eleven hundred crumbling bridges. Two thousand miles of dangerous roads. Hundreds of needless deaths. Oklahoma's highways and bridges are killers. It's time for us to fix them. Pass State Question 723. You'll just pay two dollars, 50 cents per month in additional taxes.... Read More
Watts won't run for governor Updated: Tue, Aug 23, 2005 Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts said today he won't run for governor next year. Watts, a Republican from Norman who runs a lobbying firm in Washington, said the timing is not right for his business or his family. Read More
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