WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2022: * * * U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the significant victories for national security in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus spending bill and his intent to vote in favor of the package. "In the face of historic inflation, President Biden sent us a 2023 budget request that effectively cut military sp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that their bicameral legislation to rename the Akeley Post Office after World War Two veteran Neal Kenneth Todd has passed the Senate. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Todd, an Akeley native, was killed while serving on the U.S.S. Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor and posthumously awarded the Purple Heart medal for his sacrifice. Tod  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following weekly column: * * * Cherishing the Holiday Season During the last few years, Americans have faced many challenges, including a pandemic, global security crises and 40-year high inflation. However, the holiday season is a time to remember the blessings of life and the reason for the season. This year, I am reflecting on the miracle of the birth of the Savior, the joy of family, friends and loved ones and the gift of freedo  more