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With each day, there is something to report about our economic situation. Unfortunately, the news is rarely promising, and we are constantly reminded that we still hold more than $17 trillion in debt. While there are several drivers of our debt, the introduction and enforcement of federal regulations has become one of the costliest to taxpayers and job creators, slowing our economic recovery.

In today’s society, there are numerous possibilities for receiving an education that prepares students for academic success and achievement. While the majority of elementary and secondary students in the United States attend public or private schools, the popularity of home schooling continues to grow and has become a widely accepted and respected alternative.

Oklahoma City - The deadline to register for state and federal disaster assistance for the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred between May 18 and June 2 is quickly approaching.

Monday, August 19 is the last day that homeowners, renters and business owners can register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. More than 15,000 households have already registered and more than $54.3 million in disaster assistance has already been approved.

President Obama is well-practiced at taking credit for economic recovery and job creation. Whether actual progress or improvements exist or not, he claims time and time again that the country is in better shape because of his political initiatives. However, due to the Administration’s flawed policies, closer analysis of the facts reveals that our economy and job market are lackluster at best. In fact, our country is currently suffering from the weakest economic recovery since World War II.

Journal Record - M. Scott Carter

For years, long before he was elected to the U.S. Congress, Republican Tom Cole worked as a pollster and political consultant. Back in the late 1980s, Cole defeated south Oklahoma City Realtor Marilyn Pryor and was elected to the Oklahoma Senate. During the tenure of then-Gov. Frank Keating, Cole served as secretary of state.

To say that Tom Cole understands politics and policy is a huge understatement.

House Republicans have jumped on every opportunity to fully repeal and change or defund the president’s healthcare law. His signature piece of legislation, President Obama’s so-called affordable plan for healthcare is already showing signs of inevitable failure, and it continues to grow less popular with each passing day. Even the Obama Administration has admitted that the law is unworkable by choosing to delay key portions of it.