MOORE, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2022: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after learning about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for more than 70 years. "Queen Elizabeth II lived an extraordinary life and displayed an unwavering sense of duty to her country. "As the longest reigning monarch in modern history, she leaves behind an unparalleled legacy that extends numerous generations  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2022: * * * "I join millions around the world mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth. "Her life was defined by love for family and devotion to country. "She served God with every breath. "My prayers are with the Mountbatten-Windsor family and the people of the United Kingdom who have lost a dearly loved matriarch and monarch." * * * Original text here: https://hern.house.gov/news/documentsing  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) questioned two witnesses at a Senate EPW Full Committee Legislative Hearing entitled, "Legislative Hearing to Examine the RPM Act, the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act, the Smoke-Ready Communities Act, and the Smoke Planning and Research Act." Witnesses included: Honorable Antron Brown, National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel Drag Racer and Honorable Scot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2022: After traveling the state during August work-period, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) brought perspectives from across Oklahoma back to Washington, DC, on a variety of issues. During his travels around the state, Lankford visited with nursing homes, business owners, teachers, manufacturers, veterans, active duty service members, social services providers, agricultural producers, energy produ  more