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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Saturday March 23, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Congressman Josh Brecheen Highlights Biden Administration's Abuse of the CBP One App to Covertly Facilitate Illegal Immigration
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen highlighted the Biden Administration's abuse of the CBP One app during a House Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing entitled "Examining CBP One: Functions, Features, Expansion, and Risks." "The Biden Administration's use of the CBP One app to covertly facilitate illegal immigration should be terrifying to anyone who values the rule of law and the security of their communities.  more

Congressman Josh Brecheen On Biden's Budget: "This Is How Radical And Far-Left Biden's Ideology Has Drifted"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen highlighted the insanity of President Biden's proposed budget during a House Budget Committee hearing with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young. "A decade ago, former President Bill Clinton stated that he raised the corporate tax rate to reduce the deficit. Today, President Biden wants to increase taxes by $5 trillion, but use it for more governm  more

Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes Against Part II of the "Minibus" Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen voted against H. Res. 1102 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. "I could not vote for this $1.2 trillion spending bill, which confirms a topline spending level that is even $30 billion higher than what we saw under Speaker Pelosi. The bill also includes a total of 1,400 earmarks including those for abortion facilities, 'LGBTQ Senior Housing' services, 'divest  more

House Votes to Prevent a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, legislation which includes six appropriations bills: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Legislative Branch; State, Foreign Operations; Defense; Financial Services and General Government; and Homeland Security. This package provides targeted cuts to wasteful non-defense pr  more

Rep. Cole Issues Statement on Kay Granger Plans to Step Down From Role as Appropriations Committee Chairwoman
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on March 22, 2024: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Chairwoman Kay Granger announced she plans to step down from her role as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee: "It is bittersweet news to learn that my longtime friend and chair, Chairwoman Kay Granger, is stepping down from her role as the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. "Throughout her long   more

Rep. Cole Votes in Favor of Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on March 22, 2024: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which is the final package of appropriations bills for the Fiscal Year 2024: "Today, after months of negotiations, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 passed the House of Represent  more