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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday January 19, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Congressman Josh Brecheen Speaks in Hearings on Border and Debt Crises
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen participated in a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis" and a House Budget Committee markup.  During the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing, Congressman Brecheen spoke with two mothers who tragically lost their daughters due to the Biden Administration's disastrous open b  more

Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes Against Johnson-Schumer Continuing Resolution (CR)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen voted against H.R. 2872 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. "I could not in good conscience vote for this Continuing Resolution that continues to spend money we do not have and fails to properly address our open border. We are more than $34 trillion in debt and have seen eight million illegal crossings nationwide under this Administratio  more

In Their Own Words: Small Business Owners Support Pro-Growth Policies in Tax Relief for American Families & Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: Over the last year, small business owners have shared their personal experiences with the Ways and Means Committee of how pro-growth tax provisions like those now included in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act make a real difference for their businesses and help them address economic challenges. During a series of hearings held in West Virgini  more

Mullin Fights to Protect Life, Introduces Federal Pregnancy Center Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joins Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) today in the introduction of two bills to support and protect pregnancy centers and maternity homes, including a proposal to create the first-ever federal tax credit to spur greater private sector donations for these centers. "For those who experience an unplanned pregnancy, it is shameful that many in America have led them to b  more