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'We've Got A Country To Save': Oklahoma Rep. Josh Brecheen Speaks Out Ahead Of Looming Government Shutdown

Alex Cameron The nation is now less than a week away from the possible suspension of key government services and furloughs for tens of thousands of government workers, a scenario that has become increasingly likely because of the actions of a handful of conservative Republicans in the House -- one of them from Oklahoma.

Congressman Frank Lucas Discusses Bull Injury Recovery, Absence At The Capitol

Alex Cameron For the first time since his very close call with a bull nearly two months ago, Congressman Frank Lucas spoke with Griffin Media's Washington Bureau this week.

Ukrainian President Meets With Congress For $24 Billion In Aid Against Russia

Alex Cameron Ukrainian President met with Congress about continued funding of the war with Russia.

Merrick Garland Addresses Republicans' Accusations Of 'Unequal Application Of The Law'

Alex Cameron Attorney General Merrick Garland, revered by some in Oklahoma for his role in convicting the Oklahoma City bombers, is reviled by others who say, under his watch, the Department of Justice is unfairly trying to convict the former president while shielding the son of the current president.

Oklahoma Food Bank Executives Press For Support Of 2023 Farm Bill

Despite Initial Drop, Illegal Border Entrances Increase Anew; GOP Blames Biden Administration

Alex Cameron The administration was able to breathe a sigh of relief when illegal border crossings dropped -- contrary to the expectations of Biden's critics -- immediately following the court-ordered end of the use of Title 42 back in May. But it turns out the reprieve was short-lived.

Despite Initial Drop, Illegal Border Entrances Increase Anew; GOP Blames Biden Administration

Speaker Of The House Directs Committee To Open Formal Probe On Biden

News 9 Historic announcement: speaker opens formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Speaker Of The House Directs Committee To Open Formal Probe On Biden

News 9 Historic announcement: speaker opens formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

'A White-Washing': Senator Lankford, Congress Working To Keep Chinese Influence From Infiltrating Oklahoma Classrooms

News On 6 Members of Congress are trying to limit China’s influence in America, especially in American schools.

'A White-Washing': Senator Lankford, Congress Working To Keep Chinese Influence From Infiltrating Oklahoma Classrooms

News On 6 Members of Congress are trying to limit China’s influence in America, especially in American schools.

Biden Pushes New Student Loan SAVE Plan Amid Republican Resistance

Alex Cameron Just over two months since the US Supreme Court ruled against the administration’s plan to outright forgive about $400 billion in student debt — up to $20,000 each for millions of Americans — President Biden is now trying to make repaying student loans more affordable.

Biden Pushes New Student Loan SAVE Plan Amid Republican Resistance

In Effort To Block Government Shutdown, Oklahoma Senator Proposes Anti-Shutdown Legislation

Alex Cameron Senator James Lankford first introduced legislation to end government shutdowns in February 2019, more than four and a half years ago. That bill didn’t go anywhere, but with each new Congress, including the current one, Lankford and his Democratic co-sponsor, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), try again. He said it’s beginning to get some traction.

In Effort To Block Government Shutdown, Oklahoma Senator Proposes Anti-Shutdown Legislation

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'We've Got A Country To Save': Oklahoma Rep. Josh Brecheen Speaks Out Ahead Of Looming Government Shutdown

Congressman Frank Lucas Discusses Bull Injury Recovery, Absence At The Capitol

Alex Cameron For the first time since his very close call with a bull nearly two months ago, Congressman Frank Lucas spoke with Griffin Media's Washington Bureau this week.

Congressman Frank Lucas Discusses Bull Injury Recovery, Absence At The Capitol

Alex Cameron For the first time since his very close call with a bull nearly two months ago, Congressman Frank Lucas spoke with Griffin Media's Washington Bureau this week.

Ukrainian President Meets With Congress For $24 Billion In Aid Against Russia

Alex Cameron Ukrainian President met with Congress about continued funding of the war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Meets With Congress For $24 Billion In Aid Against Russia

Alex Cameron Ukrainian President met with Congress about continued funding of the war with Russia.

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'We've Got A Country To Save': Oklahoma Rep. Josh Brecheen Speaks Out Ahead Of Looming Government Shutdown

Congressman Frank Lucas Discusses Bull Injury Recovery, Absence At The Capitol

Alex Cameron For the first time since his very close call with a bull nearly two months ago, Congressman Frank Lucas spoke with Griffin Media's Washington Bureau this week.

Ukrainian President Meets With Congress For $24 Billion In Aid Against Russia

Alex Cameron Ukrainian President met with Congress about continued funding of the war with Russia.

Merrick Garland Addresses Republicans' Accusations Of 'Unequal Application Of The Law'

House Republicans Struggle To Unify Ahead Of Potential Government Shutdown

Alex Cameron With an impending government shutdown 11 days away, the House Republican Caucus is struggling to unify.

State Chamber Of Oklahoma Members Travel To Washington For Annual DC Fly-In

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Senator Mullin Returns to Congress After Busy Oklahoma Recess

Alex Cameron Inflation has come down significantly in the last 15 months, and unemployment in Oklahoma is at an all-time low (2.7%), but Mullin says people told him over and over that they still feel uncertain about the economy.

Senator Mullin Returns to Congress After Busy Oklahoma Recess

Avoiding Shutdown, Investigations, Health Issues: Congress Has A Busy Month Ahead

Alex Cameron The House and Senate will soon both be back in Washington, and they have a long month ahead with lots to cover.

Avoiding Shutdown, Investigations, Health Issues: Congress Has A Busy Month Ahead

Alex Cameron The House and Senate will soon both be back in Washington, and they have a long month ahead with lots to cover.

New EPA Rule Clarifies Federal Government's Authority To Regulate Waters And Wetlands

Alex Cameron Through the 1972 Clean Water Act, the EPA has the authority to regulate the discharge of pollutants into "the waters of the United States" (WOTUS). Those "waters" clearly include navigable bodies -- oceans, rivers, and large lakes -- but a true definition of WOTUS has been the subject of partisan debate in recent years.

New EPA Rule Clarifies Federal Government's Authority To Regulate Waters And Wetlands

White House Asks Congress To Pass Short-Term Funding Measure, Avoid Government Shutdown

Alex Cameron Either way, with 11 appropriations bills to get across the floor in the House and all 12 still in the Senate, there seems very little chance members can pass a budget before the end of the fiscal year September 30.

White House Asks Congress To Pass Short-Term Funding Measure, Avoid Government Shutdown

Gold Star Families Testify At Hearing On 2021 Abbey Gate Terror Attack

Alex Cameron Schmitz, whose stepson, USMC Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, was among those killed, was one of more than a dozen parents and family members to testify at the hearing titled "A Gold Star Families Roundtable: Examining the Abbey Gate Terrorist Attack."

Gold Star Families Testify At Hearing On 2021 Abbey Gate Terror Attack

Biden Working To Lower The Cost Of 10 Drugs For People With Medicare

Alex Cameron In Oklahoma, the average out-of-pocket cost last year for Medicare enrollees taking Eliquis, Jardiance, and Xarelto was $459, $349, and $494, respectively.

Biden Working To Lower The Cost Of 10 Drugs For People With Medicare

Alex Cameron In Oklahoma, the average out-of-pocket cost last year for Medicare enrollees taking Eliquis, Jardiance, and Xarelto was $459, $349, and $494, respectively.

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