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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday April 24, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Bice Speaks on House Floor in Honor of OKC Bombing Anniversary
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Bice spoke on the House Floor on the 29th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Marks as prepared- Rep Bice: "For many, today is just another day on the calendar but for Oklahomans today marks significance. It was 29 years ago today, April 19th, 1995, that the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed, and 168 Oklahoma lives were lost. I could not be at the ceremony wh  more

Rep. Bice: Supplemental Security Funding Statement
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement after voting to support supplemental security funding: "Russia, Iran, and China are seeking to form a new axis of evil, threatening the safety and security of the free world. The national security supplemental provides resources needed to counter the threats we face in each theater. Israel is facing an unprecedented threat from Iran, who just last we  more

Rep. Cole Column: Becoming the First Native American Appropriations Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following weekly column on April 22, 2024: On April 10th, I was ratified by the House Republican Conference as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - but not only did I just become the new Chairman, I also became the first Native American to ever Chair this Committee. As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, my tribal heritage is something I am very proud of, and I was very fortunate to witness th  more

Rep. Cole Remembers the Oklahoma City Bombing
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement: * * * Today, on the 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement: "Twenty-nine years ago today, on April 19, 1995, a despicable act of domestic terror took place at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City that shocked not only Oklahoma, but the entire nation," said Congressman Cole. "This tragic day took 168 lives from us and will fo  more

Rep. Cole Supports Critical National Security Bills
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after voting in favor of three critical national security bills: "The safety and defense of the nation is our fundamental duty. At a time of such turmoil in the world, America can't cower to evil. I proudly voted to stand firmly on the side of freedom. These measures protect our friends and partners, bolster American defense, and support   more

Science Committee Continues to Seek Answers From Administration on LNG Export Ban
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Investigations and Oversight Chairman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Brandon Williams (R-NY), and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Max Miller (R-OH) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granho  more