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P.O. Box 40364 • Washington, D.C. • 20016 PHONE: (202) 966-6980 FAX: (202) 966-6981 MEDIA ADVISORY What: Karl Rove’s Courage and Consequence Book Tour is coming to Oklahoma! When: Monday, May 17, 2010 Where: Borders Book Store 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 8015...
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I don’t know about you, but I am tired of the word parsing that takes place within government and politics…call a spade a spade. Another example of this is the recent announcement that Oklahoma state government is thinking about raising the “fee” to obtain...
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Tonight is the first ever major sporting event playoff game in the state of Oklahoma- EVER. That is right, ever. While we hope there are many more, there is no guarantee. For my Thursday Throwdown this week I would like to tackle a topic that is being...
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I recently read a blog that used the phrase “corporate welfare” as they were pleading with the Oklahoma legislature to limit tax breaks/incentives on businesses during this tough budget crunch. As a proud member of the middle class, I don’t think the...
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As someone who consumes a large amount of news each day, I am always looking for data to explain how people feel about certain topics of issues. I do not believe you should base all decisions based squarely on polls, but they can show you when changing...
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As part of my “Thursday Throwdown” series I would like to take on a topic I have been contemplating for some time. Major network morning shows, specifically “The Today Show” on NBC. Don’t get me wrong, these shows have a place on TV, and their presence...
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Once again there is an opening for a vital position in government, and once again the Obama Administration is working on making it a long-drawn out process. When will they learn that governing is different than campaigning? Why do this when the best outcome...
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Following the recent back and forth between members of the Republican Party leadership and their chairman Michael Steele has been somewhat fascinating. Who doesn’t enjoy some drama outside of their own lives? However, besides the curiosity factor, the...
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Recently, there was an article in a Missouri newspaper about the need to increase the competitiveness in legislative elections. While the author made some good points, I would like to address a couple of my own. Specifically, legislative district drawing...
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So, as part of a regular theme, each Thursday is very creatively named "Thursday Throwdown" Each week I will take an opinion that I come across or a common misconception and "throw it DOWN" This week I am going to tackle the phrase...
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I have thought about this for quite some time, and while I have resisted the temptation for long, I would like to focus my post on the city that is now my new home. OKC. You have seen all of the rankings putting OKC in the tops of weathering this tough...
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OK, sorry for the catchy title, but thought I would dive into the “tea party” debate and its impact/future for our country. First, tea parties are popular and a growing movement because people are genuinely upset. Billion dollar deficits , politicians...
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In a move that was long overdue the Oklahoma State Board of Education Mandated a permanent rule that the bombing of the Murrah Federal building be included in state core curriculum. As someone who is not a native Okie, but will be for the rest of my life...
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This week marks "National Sunshine Week" an effort to increase openness in government and all of its entities. More specifically, with the economy still struggling and the checkbooks of many suffering a renewed interest in government spending...
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Yesterday I was pleased to read the article in the Oklahoman about Mustang Schools chief Bonnie Lightfoot turning down a raise . While I am not well-versed on the history of the financial status of Mustang Schools, I am sure it is tough, and the example...
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