News Stories
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
The Air Force cemented a lucrative and long-term commitment to Tinker Air Force Base and the local community on Wednesday, officially accepting land on which to build the repair center for the next generation of aerial refueling planes.
New York Times - Robert Pear
The House passed a bill on Tuesday to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the first time in the new Congress, but Democrats appeared to show more zeal in defending the law than Republicans did in trying to get rid of it.
Science Magazine - Jeffrey Mervis
Washington Post - Steven Mufson, Juliet Eilperin and David Nakamura
President Obama will present a federal budget proposal on Monday that would exceed restrictive spending caps mandated by Congress four years ago and propose new capital gains and bank taxes, an effort that will likely get bogged down in congressional opposition to taxes and big budget deficits.
Washington Post - Peggy McGlone
The Smithsonian plans to open its first international exhibition space at a new cultural complex being developed at the former Olympic park in London, officials announced Tuesday.
The Hill - Rebecca Shabad
A Social Security fund that provides benefits to nearly nine million disabled people is projected to run out by the end of 2016, and a new House rule could cause headaches for majority Republicans during the upcoming push to shore it up.
Lawton Constitution - Tiffany Martinez
The Guardian - Paul Lewis
When Barack Obama looked out into the audience of his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, he was met with a truly historic sight. No Democratic president in the last century has addressed a Congress dominated by so many Republican lawmakers.
Talking Points Memo - Sahil Kapur
Republicans were irked by President Barack Obama's caustic reminder in his State of the Union speech that he defeated them twice.
NPR - Morning Edition
David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about his reaction to President Obama's State of the Union speech.
DAVID GREENE, HOST:
And let's bring in another voice now. Tom Cole is a Republican congressman from Oklahoma. He's on the line with us. Congressman, thank you as always for coming on the program.