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*Oklahoma Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday March 12, 2025 ( 12 items )  

97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 97 MDG enhances readiness through SOAR exercise * By Airman 1st Class Lauren TorresĀ  * 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Airmen from the 97th Medical Group tested their skills in the Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Responders (SOAR) exercise, retaining their readiness for real-world emergencies, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla  more

Bice Votes to Prevent a Government Shutdown and Support the Administration
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Bice Votes to Prevent a Government Shutdown and Support the Administration Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Bice supported H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2025. This legislation is a clean continuing resolution (CR) which prevents a government shutdown and supports our troops, v  more

Cole Celebrates Passage of Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Celebrates Passage of Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after his legislation, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 (link is external), to keep the government operational and continue support  more

Congressman Brecheen Votes in Favor of the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brecheen Votes in Favor of the Continuing Resolution Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Brecheen voted in favor of the continuing resolution. "Tonight, I voted for the CR so we can continue President Trump's agenda. This wasn't the ideal situation, but with President Trump requesting it while he champions DOGE impounding funds (also applicable to this CR), this will greatly empo  more

Cotton, Colleagues: Get Spies Out of Our National Labs
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues: Get Spies Out of Our National Labs Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 11, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act, legislation that would ban foreign scientists from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from visiting or working in Department of En  more

Drummond urges Congress to ban Chinese AI platform on government devices
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond urges Congress to ban Chinese AI platform on government devices OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2025) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congressional leaders to pass the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act." The legislation will ban the use and download of the Chinese Communist Party's artificial intelligence software on government devices. Drummond is pa  more

Hern Applauds Passage of CR to Clear the Runway for President Trump's Agenda
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern applauds passage of CR to clear the runway for President Trump's Agenda WASHINGTON, DC - Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in support of a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. "Today, House Republicans ensured President Trump's agenda continues without disruption, while Democrats voted   more

Hern Supports CR to Clear the Runway for President Trump's Agenda
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern supports CR to clear the runway for President Trump's Agenda WASHINGTON, DC - Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in support of a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. "Democrats in Congress want to shut down the government to disrupt President Trump's agenda," said Chairman Hern. "This CR freezes over  more

ICYMI: Mullin Addresses the Possibility of a Schumer Shutdown on Fox News
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mullin Addresses the Possibility of a Schumer Shutdown on Fox News Washington, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News' Dana Perino on America's Newsroom to discuss the continuing resolution (CR) in the House, the possibility of a Schumer Shutdown, and the failure of Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl. Sen. Mullin's full interview can be fo  more

Prescribed Fire Training Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Land Management Practices
TULSA, Oklahoma, March 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Prescribed fire training reinforces commitment to sustainable land management practices By Stacey Reese, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held prescribed fire training March 3-7. The course is part of the requirements for personnel who will participate in conducting prescribed burns on federal lands. By training personnel i  more

Scalise on House Republicans Voting to Keep the Government Open
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Scalise on House Republicans Voting to Keep the Government Open WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor before the passage of House Republicans' Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and allow President Trump to continue to carry out his agenda. Leader Scalise slammed Democrats for putting their hatred of Presiden  more

Senators Marshall and Risch Introduce Bill to Protect Law-Abiding Gun Owners and Hold ATF Accountable
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Risch Introduce Bill to Protect Law-Abiding Gun Owners and Hold ATF Accountable Washington -U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation with U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), and Tim Sheehy (R-Montan  more