Oklahoma loses a House seat after 2000 Census figures
The 2000 Census shows Oklahoma population at 3,450,654, up 9.6 percent but under growth of other states, costing a congressional seat. Gov. Keating cites business climate and quality of life issues as factors. Rep. Wes Watkins warns of weaker committee influence and funding access. Redistricting will occur in 2002 with final boundary details due April 1.
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Lawmakers eye Rainy Day Fund for hospital use
Tulsa lawmakers consider tapping up to 10 million from the Rainy Day Fund to aid Hillcrest HealthCare Systems and other teaching hospitals. Proposed by Senate leaders with at least 5 million from the House, the plan pairs state funds with Medicaid matching to boost medical training for OSU and OU graduates and avert potential hospital bankruptcy.
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Robbery at Smokers Outlet. suspect fled on foot
A lunchtime robbery at Smokers Outlet on 3333 S Coulter left a 42 year old female clerk shaken after a masked man with a black semi automatic handgun demanded money and then fled southeast. The suspect is described as a white male about 28, 5 foot 5 inches, 130 pounds wearing a green sweatshirt blue jeans and a black ski mask.
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