WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2025: * * * Committee Releases FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, September 2nd, at 5:00 p.m.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Frederick F. Henry * During the early days of the Korean War, Army Capt. Frederick Funston Henry chose to take the brunt of an enemy attack alone so the rest of his platoon could survive. For his gallant actions and self-sacrifice, Henry received a posthumous Medal of Honor. Henry was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Vian, Oklahoma, to James and Ida Mae Henry as the third oldest   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Oklahoma Psychological Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. OPA's letter highlights critical concerns regarding access to behavioral health services and recommendations aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis in Oklahoma. The OPA commended CMS for its ongoing efforts to improve equitable access to mental heal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Tribal Education Departments National Assembly, Oklahoma City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging a revision of regulations pertaining to Title IV programs under the Higher Education Act. The letter outlines recommendations aimed at enhancing the educational landscape for Native students and ensuring their access to federal financial aid resources. In the letter, TEDNA emphasizes the importance of recognizing Tribal Educat  more