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Washington Examiner - Byron York
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
The defense spending bill approved by the U.S. House on Wednesday night included some provisions by members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, on Wednesday. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, supports our dedicated troops and continues current military operations.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after House passage of his amendment which prevents funds from being used to implement a furlough, if the reason given is sequestration. Relief would be given to Defense Department employees paid from the Working Capital Fund.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
After fierce debate over the limits of domestic spying, the House on Wednesday voted to protect the federal government's ability to collect phone records and other data related to U.S. citizens who aren't suspected of terrorism.
Government Executive - Kellie Lunney
The House on Wednesday passed a major spending bill that includes a 1.8 percent pay raise for service members in 2014.
The fiscal 2014 Defense Appropriations Act does not include funding for a civilian pay increase next year. The bill passed 315-109.
There have been several issues at the forefront in Congress this summer, and unfortunately, few have been resolved. We’re continuing to prioritize and work on a number of issues, including the necessary passage of a farm bill, which is very important to our state and nation at large.
WORLD Magazine - J.C. Derrick
Congressional Republicans are putting a full-court press on the White House to delay the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act—otherwise known as Obamacare.
Washington Examiner - Conn Carroll
A united House Republican caucus passed two bills delaying key parts of President Obama’s health care law Wednesday, demonstrating that House Republican leaders are not dependent on Democratic votes for high profile legislation.
Republicans united