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September marks an annual nationwide effort to improve disaster and emergency preparedness. During National Preparedness Month led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), all Americans are encouraged to become aware of potential disaster scenarios and develop plans for responding. During this time, I want to direct you to the valuable resources available at Ready.gov and provide you with a short overview of information that is there to assist you in building a response plan in the event of any emergency.
The Oklahoman- Chris Casteel
The Obama administration has proposed to pay Indian tribes nearly $1 billion to settle a long-running lawsuit alleging the government failed to pay the costs of running federal programs.
The $940 million settlement, filed in federal court in New Mexico, was announced by top officials at the Interior and Justice departments on Thursday.
In every lifetime and for every generation, there are significant moments that serve as markers and turning points for all the days that follow. Indeed, America has a rich history filled with countless dates of lasting impact. But the most foundational moments are those related to how we became and continue to be the greatest nation on earth.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
Oklahoma business leaders, in town for the State Chamber's annual visit, heard predictions from the state's lawmakers on Thursday about upcoming policy and political battles.
There was interest among the business men and women in the Capitol Hill room about economic matters important to the state — lifting the ban on crude oil exports; the lesser prairie chicken's status under the Endangered Species Act; and the extension of the Export-Import Bank to help companies like Boeing compete worldwide.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
Returning after a lengthy summer break, lawmakers are set to wage partisan battles this month over Planned Parenthood and the proposed nuclear deal with Iran, with a break to host the Pope.
"We're going to have a very busy fall," said Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa.
Busy and contentious.
With just three weeks until the new fiscal year begins, Congress has not approved spending bills for the military, homeland security and every other department that requires annual appropriations.
Over the last several weeks in Oklahoma, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to my constituents and learn about what issues concern them the most. I’ve had a very full schedule traveling across the district for meetings with local chambers of commerce, visits with community leaders and officials, tours of local businesses, interviews with local media and some firsthand updates on severe weather damage. Each week, I also hosted town hall meetings, where I invited my constituents to join me for a legislative update and participate in a forum to ask questions and talk with me directly.
Lawton Constitution - Kim McConnell
The federal budget will be among the largest problems looming for Congress as members return from their summer recess, Fourth District U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said last week.
The Oklahoma Republican was speaking to the editorial board of The Lawton Constitution, following on the heels of a three-hour town hall he led at Great Plains Technology Center, one of a series of meetings he has held with constituents during the summer recess.