Oklahoma lawmakers stagger toward show up shortfall study
Tulsa World study ranks Oklahoma legislators by attendance on votes. Hopper Smith led absenteeism in the House with 334 missed votes out of 1300, explaining absences via National Guard duties. Betty Boyd and Charles Key also missed sizable portions while Milacek cited surgery and a broken leg. Three members had perfect attendance: Lewis Long, Mike Wilt, and Jim Newport.
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Dtulsa
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Oklahoma City
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Senate
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R-Waukomis
Lewis Long
Dglenpool
Mike Wilt
R-Bartlesville
Jim Newport
Ronca City
Clinton Defends China Visit Amid Riots Reference
President Clinton argued his trip to China is the right move for the United States despite controversy over alleged campaign finance abuses involving the Chinese government. He defended visiting Tiananmen Square where 1989 clashes occurred, saying the journey supports democratic principles and freedom.
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China
Tiananmen Square
Editorials and Columns Reflect Shared Opinions
The Amarillo Daily News notes that editorials on the left side express the editorial board’s stance while opinion columns by local or syndicated writers represent individual viewpoints, not necessarily the paper’s.
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Justice and judges face public scrutiny in high court picks
A critique notes judges face political peril during federal nominations risking flawed outcomes. It argues for judicial independence amid press attacks, cites Sonia Sotomayor and Lani Guinier, and warns of rising incarceration rates as part of a broader political climate.
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Supreme Court
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Wall Street Journal
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AK47
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Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshalls
Bill Lan Lee
U.S. Senate
Bush seeks federal aid to fight Texas wildfires
Governor Bush asks President Clinton for aid to prepare Texas for wildfires and issues an emergency proclamation for 207 counties. He urges caution on outdoor burning and fireworks while planning water conservation and prevention measures amid dry, hot conditions. State Farm cuts auto insurance rates by 3 percent and returns 178.6 million in premiums.
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George W. Bush
Texas
Bush
Clinton
State Farm
Jerry Johns
Southwestern Insurance Information Service
Austin American States
John
Rob Schneider
Texas Consumers Union
Texas Department of Insurance
Moses and Chuck Lead the Lord’s Path in Wacky Studio Tale
MILWAUKEE Wis The Lord doubts a former Hollywood Moses while a conflicted actor named Chuck narrates his quest to lead the chosen people NRA messengers banter about bearing arms and sacred images in a spoof fable of faith and fame paired with special effects.
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Doonesbury Style Quote Sequel Reflects On Moses Jest
A fragmented Doonesbury style passage interweaves a Moses like boast with a satirical God quote about calling. It mentions a megaphone hair and a time bound by gun shows. The text blends religious imagery with pop culture and incomplete phrases.
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