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U.S. Attorney’s office hires tribal assistance

U.S. Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr.

U.S. Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr.

TULSA, Okla.—Two Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys, one each from the Osage Nation and Cherokee Nation, were sworn-in at an investiture ceremony Wednesday and will assist with improving public safety in tribal communities, announced Danny C. Williams Sr., United States Attorney for the Northern District.

“Indian Country is a significant priority and my office is committed to building and sustaining safe tribal communities in the Northern District,” said U.S. Attorney Williams. “The Tribal SAUSAs will assist in key prosecution areas which derive from federal jurisdiction over crimes occurring in Indian land to include drug trafficking, sexual abuse, and violence against women.”

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Federal Grand Jury indictments announced

TulsaJusticeThe results of the December 2014 Federal Grand Jury were announced Wednesday 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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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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