OK governor blasts debt, supports Native American museum bond

OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite her aversion to federal deficit spending, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin does not think all debt is bad. She has restated her support for completion of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, including possible state bond financing.

The comments came on a day one member of her staff said, in response to an inquiry about a meeting with Indian tribal leaders, that she had “no public events” scheduled.

Others involved in the session hosted by the Native American Legislative Caucus welcomed me into the session, with one describing it as an “open meeting.”

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Chavez salute

Opinion: The good news from the death of Dictator Hugo Chavez is that Citgo Petroleum didn’t embarrass Tulsa.

When Citgo Petroleum left Tulsa to headquarter the U.S. operation in Houston, the economy and long history took a hit, but just think how good it is now for Houston.  Citgo flew American and Texas flags at half-staff in several facilities in the city.

Chavez, communist and personal friend of actor Sean Penn (how special), moved Citgo to Huston a few years ago.  Once the Oil Capital of the World, Tulsa hated to see the company depart and then Mayor Bill LaFortune one day even brought cookies to “show the love.”  Oh well.

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Ron Peters announces for Commission

Businessman, entrepreneur and former State Representative Ron Peters has announced to run as the Republican candidate for the Tulsa County Commission District #3 seat being vacated by retiring Commissioner Fred Perry.  Peters.

A lifetime member of the Tulsa community, believes strong and decisive leadership is essential in maintaining the history and tradition that
defines a lifestyle Tulsa County residents expect.

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Passport Day today in Tulsa

The Tulsa Post Office at 3408 W. 42nd Place is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 10:00 A.M.to 3:00 P.M. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications.

The Postal Service is joining the Department of State in celebrating “Passport Day in the USA,” a national passport acceptance and outreach event.

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Rand stand ends

Nearly 13 hours after he started, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ended a dramatic, old-fashioned filibuster early Thursday morning — having held the floor for most of the day and night to rail against the administration’s drone program while holding up the nomination of John Brennan for CIA director.

Business in the Senate ground to a halt Wednesday as Paul, aided by colleagues from both parties, launched into the filibuster as he challenged the president’s authority to kill Americans with drones.

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