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9-27 OKC news in brief
Senate Republicans block economic stimulus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oklahoma Senators Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn joined other Republicans in the Senate Friday to block a plan by Democrats to pump $56 billion in government spending into the economy.
The vote was 52-42 for the bill with 60 votes needed to defeat a Republican filibuster.
Inhofe and Coburn were among 40 Republicans voting against the bill which called for funding public works projects, help for the jobless and money for states struggling with Medicaid bills.
It would have followed up on a bipartisan plan enacted this winter to try to boost the economy through tax rebate checks.
Democrats have pressed for a follow-up plan to extend unemployment benefits, boost food stamp payments and build infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, water and sewer projects and school repairs.
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn more about the federal investigation behind the 1995 bombing.
Jesse Trentadue also can take a deposition from convicted killer David Paul Hammer, a death-row acquaintance of bomber Timothy McVeigh, who was executed in 2001.
U.S. District Judge Dale A. Kimball’s decision was the second time he ordered the government to cooperate with interviews of Nichols at a maximum-security prison in Florence, Colo., and of Hammer, who is on death row in Terre Haute, Ind.
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Deer Creek students break WWF goal
Deer Creek High School students outdid themselves again recently as they shattered their fundraising goal for the 10th annual Wonderful Week of Fundraising. The school raised over $54,367 to provide assistance to refugees in the Oklahoma City area and clean water for the people of Haiti.
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Lawmaker: No fraud, but ME’s office mismanaged
An auditor’s review of the State Medical Examiner’s Office produced no findings of fraud or wrongdoing, but there was mismanagement, one lawmaker said.
Last week, lawmakers received the results of a state auditor’s review of the agency, and it did not find examples of corruption, fraud or wrongdoing, said state Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore. It did reveal incompetence and mismanagement, but it appears the responsible parties are no longer with the agency, Terrill said. -
Police nab suspected golf cart thief
An Edmond man faces a grand larceny complaint after he allegedly stole a golf cart and interrupted a lesson at Oak Tree National, police said.
Saturday afternoon police were dispatched to the 5800 block of N. Kelly Avenue in reference to a larceny in progress, according to a report filed by Edmond Police Officer Jason Roach. -
Ex-CASA worker to serve 20-year sentence
A former worker for an Oklahoma association formed to help abused and neglected children was ordered to prison Monday after pleading guilty to his part in embezzling about $500,000.
Tom Bates, assistant attorney general, said today’s development puts an end to the sentencing phase, and Attorney General Drew Edmondson wanted to make it clear that this type of criminal activity will not be tolerated in Oklahoma. -
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Calvey to speak at Kiwanis meeting
Kevin Calvey, local businessman, Army National Guard captain and candidate for Oklahoma’s U. S. Congressional 5th District, will be the guest speaker at the Edmond Kiwanis Club meeting on Wednesday. -
3-16 Scorecard: Legislative Update
Senate Bill 1996
Summary: This bill requires privatization of the state-backed CompSource workers’ compensation insurance provider.
Vote: Passed Senate 25-21
Sen. Todd Lamb: Aye
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Ex-CASA worker to serve 20-year sentence
A former worker for an Oklahoma association formed to help abused and neglected children was ordered to prison Monday after pleading guilty to his part in embezzling about $500,000.
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Swine Week breaks record
Wild hugging and cheering rippled through the Memorial High School student body Friday afternoon when the Swine Week announcement was made that they are true record-breakers.
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State reviews ME’s office finances
The State Auditor and Inspector’s Office this week told House leadership that lack of planning and expecting annual increases in state funding helped land the State Medical Examiner’s Office in a precarious financial position, according to information obtained by The Edmond Sun.
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Lawmakers write governor, protest parole
Two state lawmakers are urging Gov. Brad Henry to deny parole for an inmate convicted in the murder of an Edmond man, calling him a continuing threat to Oklahomans.
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