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Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:22 -0400

WASHINGTON - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.

Watch: Are we awake yet?

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:46:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - By ANN McFEATTERS

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:12 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance.

Christie backs Okla. aid, blunting talk of payback

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:22 -0400

BELMAR, New Jersey - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose own state was beset by a major storm last year and then by squabbling in Congress over disaster aid, said Wednesday that Oklahoma's tornado victims deserve "swift and immediate" help, and federal lawmakers have said they are likely to get it.

Republican divisions may hinder party's momentum

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:24:24 -0400

WASHINGTON - A string of unrelated events is highlighting divisions among Republicans just when they'd like to show a united front and take full advantage of President Barack Obama's latest political problems.

No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:18 -0400

WASHINGTON - Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.

National GOP chairman touts Okla. speaker as star

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:04:22 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The chairman of the Republican National Committee visited Oklahoma on Monday and called state House Speaker T.W. Shannon of Lawton a "rising star" within the GOP.

Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:49 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success.

Republicans question security in immigration bill

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:12:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - Republican senators criticized border security provisions in a new immigration bill Tuesday, arguing that the landmark legislation can't pass Congress unless the measures are strengthened.