State pride swelled and the nation took notice as Oklahoma celebrated its first 100 years in 2007. After sweeping up the confetti, our state embarks on a new century invigorated with promise and hope. PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVERSSOBERING FACTS A DEADLY CURESEVERAL FACTORSPRESCRIBING DATA While the state leads the nation in many respects, Oklahomans face significant […]
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Oklahoma Rising?: Part two, Teen smoking
State pride swelled and the nation took notice as Oklahoma celebrated its first 100 years in 2007. After sweeping up the confetti, our state embarks on a new century invigorated with promise and hope. While the state leads the nation in many respects, Oklahomans face significant hurdles that continue to challenge our spirit and resolve. […]
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Oklahoma County employees now have birth-control options
No matter what form of birth control is chosen, Oklahoma County employees now have full health care coverage to avoid pregnancy. Last week, the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners approved changes in the county’s health insurance plan which not only covers the costs of contraceptives, but the medical procedures associated with some of the birth […]
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Sen. James Inhofe’s nephew creates anti-Obama ad
President George W. Bush talking about leadership; Sen. James Inhofe walking down a road to show stubbornness. These are images that have been ingrained in minds of Americans and Oklahomans. They are the images from one of the most successful political advertising producers for more than a decade ” who also happens to be from […]
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Collegians campaign for political candidates
For Nathan Atkins, a high school teacher spurred him to be politically active. Hayley Moore’s inspiration came from her family. And for Christine Gonzales, President George W. Bush brought out the political fire. During an election year, the month of August means more to college students than just the start of a new semester. Many […]
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Democrat who coordinated 1968 convention visits Oklahoma City
The Oklahoman who coordinated the 1968 Democratic National Convention visited the Oklahoma History Center today to help unveil a political convention exhibit. John Meek from Rocky in Washita County who coordinated one of the more infamous political conventions in American history says while much has been written, little is still known. As Democrats meet in Denver […]
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Oklahoma’s man in the middle
claimed his intention to run for president. Chicago had other problems leading up to the convention. City bus and taxi cab drivers went on strike, as did electrical workers and telephone installers. Daley made things even more difficult by stalling city permits to anyone wishing to use the city’s parks for protests. Several Democrats were […]
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Council member Simank resigns
After 13 years representing the inner part of the city, Ann Simank resigned today from the Oklahoma City Council. “We live in the best city in the nation,” Simank told a crowd of city employees, elected officials and members of the media during an afternoon press conference. Simank was sworn in as a council member […]
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Republicans prepare to face off for District 45 in a runoff election
The runoff for state Senate District 45 isn’t ugly yet, but it is not as pretty as when the race started. After the July 29 primary, Steve Russell and Kyle Loveless were the two Republican candidates still standing at the end of voting. Five candidates were in the race and odds were high of a […]
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Judge orders reopening of Terrill’s bankruptcy case
A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered state Rep. Randy Terrill’s 2005 bankruptcy case be reopened. U.S. District Judge T.M. Weaver handed down his order on Thursday. The ruling comes after Terrill’s bankruptcy trustee made the request back in July. The trustee ” John D. Mashburn “alleges an $11,301 loan Terrill made to his 2004 election […]