Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'
Source: The Boston Globe
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-20 20:08:35 -0700 | political-news
Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado. Keith issued a statement saying Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., devastated the community in which he grew up....
The Lede: Complete Text of Israel's Report on the Muhammad al-Dura Video
Source: The New York Times
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-20 18:18:37 -0700 | political-news
Search This Blog Search Follow This Blog Reports and Commentary on Twitter Recent Posts May 20 An Israeli government review panel asserted that a French television report broadcast that appeared to show the death of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy named...
Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power
Source: National Public Radio
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-20 17:54:01 -0700 | political-news
Sidney Montoya of Oklahoma City says he is "Praying for my little cousins in Moore, their elementary school just got hit by the tornado." And Dennis Varghese , who also lives in Oklahoma City, says: "Just overheard a lady break...
Cole: Tornado slams 'my hometown'
Source: Politico
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-20 17:54:12 -0700 | political-news
Rep. Tom Cole grew emotional on CNN on Monday while surveying the damage of the tornado, which wreaked havoc in the neighborhoods surrounding Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Republican, who calls the city of Moore his home, was shaken as he...
Lankford: Okla. will need U.S. help
Source: Politico
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-20 17:54:09 -0700 | political-news
Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford said Monday a federal response will be needed to help clean up the storm in his state. On Monday, a massive tornado hit the suburbs of Oklahoma City, destroying an elementary school among other buildings and...
Okla. Senate gives final OK to $7.1B budget bill
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 13:02:50 -0700 | political-news
The Oklahoma Senate gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year, overcoming the objections of Democrats and some Republicans who say the plan's priorities are misguided....
Gov. Mary Fallin signs 30 Oklahoma bills into law
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-13 15:37:49 -0700 | political-news
Anyone convicted of littering will pay a larger fine under legislation signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin . Fallin signed 30 bills Monday that were previously adopted by the Oklahoma Legislature. One doubles the fine for littering on public...
Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to get OKC honors
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-12 12:08:00 -0700 | political-news
Last October, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was an outspoken advocate for education for all Pakistani girls was shot in the head and neck by Taliban gunmen who were intent on killing her. On Monday, the Oklahoma City National Memorial...
Wichita, KC, OKC mayors support Heartland Flyer passenger rail expansion through Kansas
Source: Wichita Eagle
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-10 14:49:12 -0700 | political-news
The mayors of Wichita, Kansas City and Oklahoma City have signed a joint letter supporting the extension of the Heartland Flyer north through Wichita into Kansas City. The agreement between Carl Brewer, Sly James and Mick Cornett was announced Friday...
Charles Ramsey: Ohio kidnap hero was jailed three times for battering his wife
Source: Mail Online UK
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-08 20:17:21 -0700 | political-news
It surely gave Amanda peace of mind knowing she had not one, but two strong men willing to help if her abuser/kidnapper returned before the police got there. I said before that Ramsey should not be given all the credit...
Okla. Gov. signs building repair bill, 15 others
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-07 14:08:10 -0700 | political-news
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill to create an eight-year plan to improve state buildings and properties without using the sale of bonds to raise the money...It builds on an existing program for state building improvements...Shannon has pushed...
Okla. City religious watchdog group hosts event
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-07 00:34:24 -0700 | political-news
A self-described "religious liberty watchdog group" is hosting an annual event to explore the mix of religion and civil government. The Oklahoma City chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will host its annual spring dialogue Tuesday...
Lawsuit on capital gains prompts worry over budget
Source: SF Gate
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-04 10:28:56 -0700 | political-news
A lawsuit by an out-of-state company that challenges a tax break on capital gains for Oklahoma-based businesses is causing some consternation at the state Capitol after an analysis on the potential costs of a payback show Oklahoma could be on...
West, Texas fertilizer plant had no security, history of breaches
Source: Russia Today
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-04 01:34:41 -0700 | political-news
According to police records first brought to light by Reuters, the fertilizer plant, which lacked even fencing, was the subject of 11 burglary reports and at least five ammonia leaks in the past twelve years. One plant manager reported in...
GRAVE PROBLEM:Cemeteries Don't Want Boston Bomber's Body
Source: Fox
Oklahoma City :: OK :: USA | updated 2013-05-03 23:14:49 -0700 | political-news
Published May 03, 2013 FoxNews.com He's gone from most wanted to least wanted. Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's family in Russia doesn't want his body, his widow declined to claim it and now cemeteries in Massachusetts have refused to take...
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