U.S. Senate approves veterans bill Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday to provide financial aid to caregivers of disabled veterans, ending a stand-off with Sen. Tom Coburn that drew national...

Deal reached on veterans care bill Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — An agreement has been reached to allow a vote on a bill to help severely wounded veterans, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday. The bill has been held up by Sen. Tom...

Sen. Tom Coburn to offer amendment on wounded veterans bill Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday an agreement has been reached to allow a vote on a bill to help severely wounded veterans that has been held up Sen. Tom Coburn....

Hope for Those Trying To Buy or Keep a House Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | Add a comment While mortgage foreclosures continue to rise along with the growing unemployment rate, there are a few small rays of hope for homeowners in trouble — and those looking to buy a home. Tax...

Senate rejects Sen. Tom Coburn's plan Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Monday defeated an attempt by Sen. Tom Coburn to break the impasse over funding for disabled veterans, rejecting Coburn’s proposal that would have...

Disorder discussed after Fort Hood shooting Mon, Nov 16, 2009 | Add a comment As alleged Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan recovers from his injuries, and the nation mourns the 13 dead from Nov. 5 massacre, many are left wondering why the soldier would take aim at his...

Sen. Tom Coburn offers vet bill option Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Facing strong criticism for holding up a bill to help disabled veterans, Sen. Tom Coburn said he plans on Monday to offer senators two ways of paying for the veterans’...

Alliance works toward ending homelessness Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | Add a comment The streets are no place to live, and homeless shelters are no place to raise children, says Dan Straughan, executive director of Oklahoma City’s Homeless Alliance. The nonprofit organization...

Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn addresses veterans' health during town hall meeting Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | Add a comment ALTUS — U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma, brought his no-nonsense style to a town hall meeting today in Altus, addressing issues that ranged from the national health care bill to the...

Combat injuries on the rise for troops in Afghanistan Wed, Nov 11, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Far from winding down, the numbers of U.S. troops coming home wounded have continued to swell. The problem is especially acute among those fighting in Afghanistan, where nearly...

Businesses across Ada will honor veterans Mon, Nov 9, 2009 | Add a comment ADA — Several Ada businesses and organizations will be honoring and feeding United States veterans this year in recognition of their service to the country. On Veterans Day, which is...

Veterans ask Sen. Coburn to drop hold on bill Fri, Nov 6, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON - Veterans and their supporters called on U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., on Friday to drop his hold and allow a vote to be held on a bill to offer assistance and improve benefits to...

Suicide hot line got calls from 22,000 veterans Mon, Jul 28, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 22,000 veterans have sought help from a special suicide hot line in its first year, and 1,221 suicides have been averted, the government says. According to...

Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' Mon, Jul 21, 2008 PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) -- Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended...

Veterans services and mental health Mon, May 11, 2009 | Add a comment It took depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and more than a decade of therapy for Cheryl Dubuc to be able to talk about being raped while serving her country.

Linda Payne Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Name: Linda Payne Age: 49 Current financial situation: Back to putting incidentals on plastic, after taking a home equity loan to redecorate.

Linda Payne Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Name: Linda Payne Age: 49 Current financial situation: Back to putting incidentals on plastic, after taking a home equity loan to redecorate.

Linda Payne Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Add a comment Name: Linda Payne Age: 49 Current financial situation: Back to putting incidentals on plastic, after taking a home equity loan to redecorate. Largest amount of debt: $24,000 after the premature...

Handmade canes help say thank you Wed, Jul 12, 2006 TULSA - When Korean War veteran Jack Nitz saw a television news report on injured veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan in 2004, he wanted to help. Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers...

State war memorial planned near Capitol Thu, Jun 15, 2006 A memorial to Oklahomans killed in the war on terrorism will be developed off Lincoln Boulevard north of the state Capitol, members of a committee reaffirmed Wednesday. The memorial will be built...