Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette. com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette. com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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Exchanging control
In the wake of the federal health care law being upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, Oklahoma must ensure a health care exchange. BY CLIFTON ADCOCK The U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week upholding the federal Affordable Care Act prompted no small amount of frustration from Oklahoma government and business leaders opposed to President Barack […]
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Not everybody’s ready for some football.
When I was 8, my dad woke me early one Saturday morning and told me we were going on an adventure. Being 8, I immediately concluded the adventure included horseback riding. I even put on a bright red sweater with a galloping horse on the front, just to drive home the point that I expected […]
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Not horsing around
At the Sept. 13 Oklahoma City Council meeting, a measure was approved giving the green light for Animal Welfare to submit an application for the $10,000 grant from the ASPCA. The request comes following the second straight year of dramatic increases in the number of equines — which includes horses, donkeys and mules — the […]
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Re-pimp your ride
The organization noted the following: —Low fluid levels can affect driving performance and damage internal parts. —Most breakdowns can be avoided by periodic checks of belts and hoses, and replacements of such when worn.—A dirty air filter can decrease gas mileage. —Low tire pressure decreases gas mileage and tire life. —Gazette staff
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Counterpoint: ‘Fear stifles innovation’
Reforms to our legal system are needed to help create a consistent and fair business environment for Oklahoma. And, contrary to the self-serving statements from the trial lawyers, Oklahomans with legitimate cases will not be denied his or her day in court as a result of these reforms. Some facts on medical lawsuits alone: —Too […]