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The Speaker vote

By Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-1st Dist. OK)

John Boehner, Speaker of the House

John Boehner, Speaker of the House

Yesterday, the Republican nominee for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives was selected in a meeting of all the Republican Members elected to serve in the 114th Congress. The debate and vote was in a Members-only meeting to allow open discussion and build consensus for the Republican nominee who will face off against the Democrat nominee in a vote on the floor of the House in early January.

John Boehner was selected as the Republican nominee. While he is well liked by many within the Republican conference, I continue to believe that Speaker Boehner has not been sufficiently strong in challenging the President — the most ideologically liberal and obstinate in our nation’s history. Additionally, there are issues on which the Speaker and I continue to disagree.

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St. Gregory’s hosts session for RN to BSN

StGregoryUniversitySt. Gregory’s University will host a free information session for those interested in learning more about the new RN to BSN Degree Completion program. The   Catholic liberal arts curriculum emphasizes the spiritual and holistic aspects of nursing and offers a unique opportunity for career advancement.

The RN to BSN Degree Completion program at St. Gregory’s allows students to meet one night a week in Shawnee, Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

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Federal Grand Jury announces indictments

TulsaJusticeTULSA, OKLAHOMA— The results of the November 2014 Federal Grand Jury were announced Thursday by Danny C. Williams Sr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged federal crimes which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.

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Eric Quandt not fit to judge

By David Arnett

Eric Quandt (from web site)

Eric Quandt (photo from web site)

Analysis: The most difficult selections on the ballot Tuesday are the various judicial offices. Sadly, it seems this happens by design with rules specific to the judiciary that allow candidates to avoid declaring political affiliations, receiving endorsements from the parties or speaking on any issue that may come before the court, but at least one rule demands that candidates not “knowingly, or with reckless disregard for the truth, make any false or misleading statement.”

Candidate Eric Quandt has so failed in truth with such reckless abandonment that he has been officially rebuked by the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Committee on Judicial Elections in his attacks on Judge Mary Fitzgerald.

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Melissa Arnot wins Iba Citizen Athlete Award

Melissa Arnot

Melissa Arnot

Melissa Arnot has made her life about exploring the beautiful mountains of the world. She is passionate about climbing and pushing her own limits, but her ultimate joy comes from taking that journey with others, helping them push their limits and get to their own summit.

A professional mountain guide, working internationally since 2004, Arnot has stood on the top of many of the world’s most stunning peaks alongside clients who reached their dreams getting there. It is the motivation of her clients that inspires her to push herself and achieve her own goals.

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