Dozens claim ISIS assessments altered

By Staff Report

Dozens of intelligence analysts working at the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) have complained that their reports on ISIS and the Nusra Front in Syria were inappropriately altered by senior officials.

The Daily Beast reported late Wednesday that more than 50 analysts had supported a complaint to the Pentagon that the reports had been changed to make the terror groups seem weaker than the analysts believe they really are. Fox News confirmed last month that the Defense Department’s inspector general was investigating the initial complaint, which the New York Times reported was first made by a civilian employee of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
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Mayfield, Sooners pass Akron

By Greg Duke, Tulsa Today

After a sluggish start, the newly installed Lincoln Riley Air Raid offense finally got rolling in the second and third quarters Saturday night and the Oklahoma Sooners cruised to a 41-3 victory over the Akron Zips, to the delight of the 99th consecutive home sellout crowd of the Bob Stoops era.

Early possessions and punt return yards were dogged by penalties and the Sooners were unable to find any rhythm early on.

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Cathy Costello requests appointment

By David Arnett

Mark and Cathy Costello

Tuesday Cathy Costello, the widow of slain Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, requested that Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin appoint her to serve the remainder of her husband’s term.

“So many in our state have been grieving over the loss of my late husband Mark. I cannot thank you enough for the tremendous support you have shown to me and my family during this time” Costello said in a letter sent to Fallin on Tuesday.

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Sen. Loveless studies civil asset forfeiture

By David Arnett

Sen. Kyle Loveless

Now under study, a bill by Oklahoma State Senator Kyle Loveless will reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws. Response from law enforcement has arched to hysterical as some say the change would make Oklahoma a safe haven for drug cartels and terrorist organizations.

Supporters of forfeiture reform say law enforcement is stealing private property without regard to Constitutional liberty.

Sen. Loveless and Sen. Mike Mazzei will be speaking today to the Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County at their regular monthly meeting, but Tulsa Today spoke with Sen. Loveless in an exclusive interview last week on his reform effort.

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Gov. Fallin fills CareerTech vacancy

By Staff Report

Robert J. “Bob” Ross

Governor Mary Fallin Friday announced she has appointed Robert J. “Bob” Ross to serve on the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Ross, of Oklahoma City, will represent the State Board of Education. Two appointed members of the State Board of Education, selected by the Governor, serve as ex officio voting members on the Board of Career and Technology Education. Senate confirmation is not required.

Ross replaces Amy Ford. His term expires April 1, 2016.

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