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Words most certainly matter

Words most certainly matter

Words: the foundation of language, simple letters strung together to form a word. Then words are used to create sentences, then paragraphs, and eventually complete stories shared between human beings. 02/15/2024 05:00 AM

Eating disorders and suicide

Eating disorders and suicide

To the Editor: 02/15/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 19

The American Legion – Part 19

Last week we learned that in May 2005, the American Legion lobbying was successful to remove Veterans Administration funding legislation administration-proposed increases in VA Prescription co-payments and institution of user fee for Priority Group 8 veterans using VA health facilities. 02/15/2024 05:00 AM

Can’t spend without knowing how much you’ve got to spend

Can’t spend without knowing how much you’ve got to spend

Last month, we wrapped up budget hearings with our largest state agencies and commissions. Our appropriations subcommittees are now working to craft our proposed agency budgets to present to the full Appropriations Committee in the next six weeks. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Weigh the options when considering romance while in recovery

Weigh the options when considering romance while in recovery

Valentine’s Day means something different for everyone. Many couples celebrate, and single people either avoid or treat the day like any other. It can be a particularly tough time for someone in early recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Ensuring a strong national security posture

Ensuring a strong national security posture

Over three years of Biden Administration foreign policy has led to national security crisis after crisis. First, the Biden Administration has provided worse than absentee leadership on our immigration system and border security policy. They have actively exacerbated the problems, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian and national security crises seen at the southern border in U.S. history. The president’s lack of leadership on the world stage has also contributed to several global catastrophes, including in Afghanistan, Ukraine and maritime disruption and violence in the Middle East. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

How to give up alcohol for a month

How to give up alcohol for a month

For many, Dry January is a commonplace post-holiday season, yet you can start anytime, even in February. The goal is to abstain from alcohol for a month, giving yourself a mental and physical reset. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Border safety is public safety

Border safety is public safety

Ihad the honor of testifying recently before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security about how the nation’s border crisis is imperiling public safety in Oklahoma. The Biden Administration’s failure to secure our border is a threat to public safety in our state and throughout the country. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Finishing the job

Finishing the job

Last week, both chambers of Congress passed, and the president signed into law, another continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government and avoid a partial government shutdown. While this is not where I hoped lawmakers would be at this point in the appropriations process, Congress’s annual process to fund government functions and agencies, it has unfortunately been significantly drawn out this past year because of compounding delays. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Shoebox donations will bring joy to children in need 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Unaffordable America

Unaffordable America

Democrats and the left-leaning media has certainly tried to paint a pretty picture of an economy on the mend over the last several months. However, their misguided reporting could not be further from the truth, and everyday Americans certainly know inflation is eating away at their hard-earned money. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM