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After nearly five years of refusing to state her opinion on the construction of the Keystone pipeline, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally broke her silence by declaring her opposition. In so doing, she also called the discussion of the pipeline a “distraction from important work we have to do on climate change…one that interferes with our ability to move forward with all the other issues.” I believe she is wrong on both counts.
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.