Coburn introduces health reform plan in Senate lifting costs
Oklahoma Senator and physician Tom Coburn joined Senator Richard Burr to unveil a sweeping health reform plan. The proposal aims for universal coverage, greater choice, and prevention while avoiding new government programs. It includes tax rebates of 2000 for individuals and 5000 for families, a national insurance market, cost transparency, and Medicaid option parity for beneficiaries.
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Joint Korea US forces run Army air base deployment test
At Altus Air Force Base Korean troops board three buses after weighing at Fort Sill Unit Movement Office. About 20 airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron assist, loading 10 000 pounds of bags and weapons as they prepare a civilian KL747 chartered through Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
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Political motives questioned in U.S. attorney firings case
Prosecutors and lawmakers clash as documents fail to clarify why eight federal prosecutors were dismissed. President Bush aides face subpoenas and Senate debate while testimony on the Iraq withdrawal and Valerie Plame case unfold amid partisan tension. Carol Lam’s firing features among the disclosures.
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VA report flags widespread problems at VA centers
Veterans groups push for rapid fixes after a 94 page review found 90 percent of cited issues routine such as leaks mold and pests. White City Oregon clinic reported roof leaks and bats. eight cases demanded immediate action. Leaders urged more funding and oversight to prevent shelved fixes.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale Planned for April 13 15
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Friday Saturday and Sunday April 13 to 15 at the old Department of Human Services building No 2 SE Lee. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Eight from Texoma area compete for Washington trip
Eight high school juniors from Oklahoma and Texas remain in the final selection for an all expense paid trip to Washington D C this summer. One finalist from Oklahoma and one from Texas will be chosen at a Southwest Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour event Tuesday.
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Lawton High Student Wins National Essay Contest
Lawton High School student John Paul Brammer won first place in the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum sixth annual essay contest among over 600 entries from 11 states. Brammer will be honored at the Hornets game in Oklahoma City on April 4, and his essay will be shown in the museum's virtual archives. The contest drew students from four grade levels and tied to the Lincoln exhibit loaned from the National Constitution Center.
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