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Muskogee mayor hits campaign finance wall
MUSKOGEE — Muskogee’s 20-year-old mayor, an advocate for openness and transparency in city government, has lost a battle for local campaign finance reform.The city council’s Public Works Committee on Tuesday voted down, 6-2, Mayor John Tyler Hammons’ campaign finance repo ... more »
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MUSKOGEE — Muskogee’s 20-year-old mayor, an advocate for openness and transparency in city government, has lost a battle for local campaign finance reform.The city council’s Public Works Committee on Tuesday voted down, 6-2, Mayor John Tyler Hammons’ campaign finance repo ... more »
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Tinker passes control of maintenance depot
As a flag was passed between two men on a stage at Tinker Air Force Base’s Air Logistics Center on Wednesday, the responsibility for running one of the state’s largest employers also changed hands. Maj. Gen. Loren Reno, who has led the base’s maintenance depot since May of 2007, ... more »
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As a flag was passed between two men on a stage at Tinker Air Force Base’s Air Logistics Center on Wednesday, the responsibility for running one of the state’s largest employers also changed hands. Maj. Gen. Loren Reno, who has led the base’s maintenance depot since May of 2007, ... more »
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Poverty in Oklahoma: a ‘challenging’ forecast
Neither used the terms "shocked” or "surprised.”The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the "2005-2007 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates.” Among other things, it showed increases in Oklahoma since the 2000 Census in the percentage of families and individ ... more »
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Neither used the terms "shocked” or "surprised.”The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the "2005-2007 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates.” Among other things, it showed increases in Oklahoma since the 2000 Census in the percentage of families and individ ... more »
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Arrested math professor could return to Langston
A Langston University math professor arrested in September on complaints related to alleged sexual abuse of a child may be reinstated this week, though charges against him are under consideration.Oklahoma County Assistant District Attorney Gayland Gieger said the case against Reza Ross Pourdavood, 5 ... more »
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A Langston University math professor arrested in September on complaints related to alleged sexual abuse of a child may be reinstated this week, though charges against him are under consideration.Oklahoma County Assistant District Attorney Gayland Gieger said the case against Reza Ross Pourdavood, 5 ... more »
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Oklahoma auditor’s office moves during repairs
Citing fire and health concerns, the state auditor and inspector’s office has moved out of its first-floor office in the state Capitol.Operations have moved to a satellite office at Shepherd Mall.Work to improve the safety of an electronic circuit box and telephone computer switches as well a ... more »
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Citing fire and health concerns, the state auditor and inspector’s office has moved out of its first-floor office in the state Capitol.Operations have moved to a satellite office at Shepherd Mall.Work to improve the safety of an electronic circuit box and telephone computer switches as well a ... more »
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In brief: Oklahoma autism issue heats up
Autism issue heats upIt hasn’t taken long for one of the heated issues during last year’s legislative session — whether insurers should pay for the treatment of autistic children — to generate contrasting information. Such an autism mandate was presented last year in Sena ... more »
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Autism issue heats upIt hasn’t taken long for one of the heated issues during last year’s legislative session — whether insurers should pay for the treatment of autistic children — to generate contrasting information. Such an autism mandate was presented last year in Sena ... more »
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Tom Cole, Fallin land new committees
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Cole has landed a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Mary Fallin will join the Armed Services Committee, the lawmakers announced Wednesday.The appointment of Cole, R-Moore, gives Oklahoma a presence on an appropriations panel for the first time ... more »
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WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Cole has landed a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Mary Fallin will join the Armed Services Committee, the lawmakers announced Wednesday.The appointment of Cole, R-Moore, gives Oklahoma a presence on an appropriations panel for the first time ... more »
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Tom Coburn joins bid to fight earmarks
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn joined a new effort Thursday to eliminate pork-barrel projects, and he praised President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to appoint a special spending watchdog.Coburn, R-Muskogee, also said he didn’t plan to back down from his battles over spending, ev ... more »
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn joined a new effort Thursday to eliminate pork-barrel projects, and he praised President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to appoint a special spending watchdog.Coburn, R-Muskogee, also said he didn’t plan to back down from his battles over spending, ev ... more »
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Norman library has new weekly club for kids
NORMAN — Norman Public Library begins a new program this week for children in third, fourth and fifth grades.Saturday Club 3/4/5 will meet at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the library, 225 N Webster Ave. The weekly program will feature crafts, games, poetry, stories, films and demonstrations by guest p ... more »
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NORMAN — Norman Public Library begins a new program this week for children in third, fourth and fifth grades.Saturday Club 3/4/5 will meet at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the library, 225 N Webster Ave. The weekly program will feature crafts, games, poetry, stories, films and demonstrations by guest p ... more »
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Financial plans need to change with economy
When faced with a slowing economy, some investors may be wondering what their financial strategy should be. Nick Massey, an Edmond certified financial planner and owner of the Householder Group, said investors should continue to plan for the future while cutting debt now."Although we’ll ... more »
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When faced with a slowing economy, some investors may be wondering what their financial strategy should be. Nick Massey, an Edmond certified financial planner and owner of the Householder Group, said investors should continue to plan for the future while cutting debt now."Although we’ll ... more »
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