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State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2012 Representative William Fourkiller State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Fourkiller Bill to Fight Obesity and Bullying to be Heard in Committee Monday OKLAHOMA CITY(February 9, 2012) Rep. William Fourkiller, D-Stilwell, authored HB 2696 in an effort to combat obesity and bullying in schools, and this coming Monday it will receive a hearing before a House com...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Amanda Roberts Campaign Manager 405-364-7031 February 7, 2012             Paula Roberts to Run for House District 45 NORMAN, OK - Paula Roberts, longtime Norman resident and the former Secretary of the Cleveland County Election Board, has announced that she is running for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 45. "I am running for House District 45 because of what I see happening to our state. There is too much polarizatio...

For Immediate Release New video: one man’s story about President Obama’s commitment to end Iraq war Tells how a man with a purple shirt was there at every step as President kept promise to bring all troops home DATELINE --- A new video released by Obama for America tells the unique story of how one man was there at every key point as President Obama kept his promise to end the war in Iraq and bring all of our troops home. You can view the video here. Bob Howard, a civil rights attorney from Chic...

For Immediate Release February 7, 2012 Contact: Wallace Collins Phone: 405-427-3366  Response to Governor Fallin's State of the State  Oklahoma City- In response to the Governor Mary Fallin’s State of the State speech, Wallace Collins the Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair said, “The speech was long on political rhetoric, but short on substance.” He continued, “My question is, how will she make these things happen? Her speech was extremely short on specifics as to how she would have her ...

State of Oklahoma HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2012 Rep. Richard Morrissette, District 92 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2012 House Democratic Caucus State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Democrats Question Fiscal Soundness, Feasibility of Governor’s Proposals OKLAHOMA CITY (February 6, 2012) Today in the State of the State address Governor Mary Fallin rolled out an agenda that left many glaring, lingering questions on a myriad of issues, and House Democrats pointed to a number of ...

House of Representatives State of Oklahoma February 6, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 MEDIA ADVISORY Democratic Leader Scott Inman’s Press Availability Today What: Democratic Leader Scott Inman’s availability for press inquiries When: Monday, February 6, 2012, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the State of the State Address Where: Press conference room #432B, Fourth floor of the State Capitol ...

For Immediate Release February 3, 2012 Contact: Wallace Collins Phone: 405-427-3366 Oklahoma Democratic Party’s Statement on January Jobs Report Oklahoma City – Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair released the following statement on the January jobs report showing the economy added private sector jobs for the 23rd straight month and a chart, below, showing where we’ve come from and where we’re going: “Today’s jobs report showing that the economy added 257,000 jobs in January and unemployment dr...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 Contact: Tom Guild, Candidate for Congressional District 5, Oklahoma Phone:405-921-3811 Web: www.guildforcongress.com Guild for Congress Announcement February 2, 2012 "I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of the country...corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon th...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 Rep. Ed Cannaday State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Efforts Underway to Phase Out the NBCT Program OKLAHOMA CITY (February 2, 2012) The Superintendent of Public Instruction and members of the State Board of Education, all of whom have been on the job from just a few months to a little over a year, revealed their agenda at a recent meeting to phase out fu...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Democrats Unveil 2012 Legislative Agenda OKLAHOMA CITY (February 1, 2012) House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled their caucus agenda for 2012, emphasizing job creation and retention through tax reforms, protecting public education from kindergarten through col...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 Inman Echoes Call to End Hypocrisy OKLAHOMA CITY (February 1, 2012) In response to the press release issued today by Representative Jason Nelson, R-Oklahoma City, Nelson Urges Salary Freeze for All School Superintendents: Encourages End to Hypocrisy, Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del ...

Oklahoma House of Representatives Media Division February 1, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: State Rep. Rebecca Hamilton Capitol:(405) 557-7397 Hamilton Files Bill to Provide Insurance to Newborns Urges Pro-life Lawmakers to Support Measure OKLAHOMA CITY– State Rep. Rebecca Hamilton has filed legislation to ensure Oklahoma families can once again obtain private insurance coverage for newborns, calling it one of the most important pro-life bills facing lawmakers this year.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Inman Commends Barresi for Refusal of Pay Raise Calls on other officials to follow suit OKLAHOMA CITY- House Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del City, acknowledged Superintendent Janet Barresi’s refusal to take a pay increase, and her support of measures to oppose pay increases for top of...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2012 Representative William Fourkiller State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Fourkiller Files Bill to Protect At-Risk Children in Schools OKLAHOMA CITY(January 31, 2012) Children are at the greatest risk of having an allergic reaction to food while at school. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food allergies are a notable concern ...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2012 Representative William Fourkiller State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Fourkiller Battles Against Childhood Obesity and Bullying OKLAHOMA CITY(January 31, 2012) Bullying in schools has presented a growing challenge to educators and legislators across the country as they fight to ensure that children get the education they need and deserve. Childhood obesit...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Inman Blasts Potential Pay Increases for Top Elected Officials OKLAHOMA CITY (January 25, 2012) House Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del City, called on Governor Fallin and the Republican Leadership in the House and Senate to put a stop to hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay raises ...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Inman Gears Up for 2012 Session Files bills to increase furlough notice, assist families & victims of domestic violence Oklahoma City, OK (January 19, 2012) As the 2nd session of the 53rd Legislature approaches, lawmakers begin to prepare for what are sure to be difficult days ahead.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives January 13, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: State Rep. Joe Dorman Capitol: (405) 557-7305 Dorman Seeks to Expand Quality Jobs Program OKLAHOMA CITY– Under legislation state Rep. Joe Dorman plans to file next week, companies that take a waste product and turn it into a new, usable product would qualify for Oklahoma’s Quality Jobs program. “The chairman of the task force looking at tax credits has praised the Oklahoma Quality Jobs program again a...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2012 Representative James Lockhart State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 Lockhart to Crack Down on Political Cronyism in State Jobs OKLAHOMA CITY(January 13, 2012) State Representative James Lockhart, D-Heavener, expressed serious concerns over a recently filed Senate bill which he says will increase the problem of political favoritism in state employment....

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2012 Rep. Ed Cannaday State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Lawmaker States School Board Flouts Teacher Evaluation Law Attorney General asked to render opinion Oklahoma City (January 12, 2012) Today one state legislator expressed his frustration over what he deemed a “clear pattern of disrespect for the law” and says he has submitted a letter to the Attorney Gen...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact:Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 Inman Praises Infrastructure Investment with I-40 Crosstown Oklahoma City, OK (January 5, 2012) In response to the opening of the Interstate 40 Crosstown today, Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del City, issued the following statement: The opening of the I-40 Crosstown is a momentous occas...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2012 Rep. Richard Morrissette, District 92 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.

STATE of OKLAHOMA HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2011 Rep. Richard Morrissette, District 92 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.

The Obama for America Poster Contest Winners Announced: An Oklahoma-based designer, Jeff Rogers, recently won the Poster Contest sponsored by the OFA campaign. Obama for America invited artists from across the country to volunteer their creativity to support President Obama's jobs plan and the campaign by entering our Art Works poster design contest. The Obama Campaign announced that Jeff’s design was selected on Thursday, December 22nd. Out of thousands of submissions Jeff's design was one...

For Immediate Release December 20, 2011 Contact: Trav Robertson Phone: 405-427-3366 MARY FALLIN WOULD DENY "TINY TIM" HEALTH INSURANCE?? Governor's Executive Order Eliminates Healthcare for Babies & Newborns Oklahoma City, OK-- State Democratic Party Vice-Chair, Dana Orwig and Party Treasurer, Donna Russell posed this question today when it was discovered that Governor Mary Fallin and Insurance Commissioner John Doak created and signed an emergency rule (365:10-1-15) elim...

ECONOMY Putting Americans Back to Work and Rebuilding a Fair Economy for the Middle Class Over the last few decades, middle-class security had been slipping away for millions of families. Wages stagnated while health care costs soared. Fewer employers offered retirement and health benefits.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Push Back against Right-Wing Overreach By State Representative Mike Brown December 9, 2011 In the last seven years Republicans have consistently won elections on the promise to create a fairer and more business friendly tax policy, to improve vital government services like education, public safety and health care, to prepare students for a competitive marketplace and to protect Oklahoma families. On the surface, these promises resonate with the average ...

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We invite you to spend some time with us at the Oklahoma Democratic Party "Holiday Party!!!" December 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. We are located at the Krumme Center, 4100 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK.

An email from designer Jeff Rogers Click here to see his design --- Obama for America invited artists from across the country to volunteer their creativity to support President Obama’s American Jobs Act. Over 1,000 designs were submitted and only 12 finalists were chosen to be voted on by the public. Public voting is scheduled to begin the evening of Monday, November 21, 2011 at www.barackobama.com/artworks. Three winners will get a framed print of their poster signed by President Obam...

November 11, 2011 Today, we celebrate and honor all veterans, of all stripes, from all branches of the service.  It is an honor that is well earned and richly deserved, because of their service to our country.  The sad part of today's celebration is that our nation should be doing more to honor our service people. Yesterday, National Public Radio reported that every 80 minutes a veteran takes his own life.  What a tragedy and a waste!  What a loss to their families and f...