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11-8 OKC news in brief
Abortion bill described as threat to clinic
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new state law, now blocked by court order, came within days of ending many of the services provided by Tulsa’s main abortion clinic, an attorney for the clinic said Friday.
The law, which was to have gone into effect Nov. 1, prohibits a woman from getting an abortion unless she first has an ultrasound and the doctor describes to her what the fetus looks like.
On Oct. 29, Oklahoma County District Judge Vicki Robertson granted a temporary restraining order blocking the law. Her order remains in effect until March 27, unless she rules on a request to issue a preliminary injunction sooner.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Tulsa’s Reproductive Services, says the law intrudes on privacy, endangers health and assaults dignity.
The non-profit clinic would have had to reduce the number of abortions it provides because it does not have the personnel needed to implement requirements of the measure, said Stephanie Toti, a staff attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Republican state Sen. Todd Lamb, a chief supporter of the law, said Friday he fails to see how the law could require an abortion clinic to close and would not require it to add new employees.
“If any abortion clinic shut down, my hope would be that they shut down through a lack of demand,” he said.
Candidate seeks recount
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A re-count has been ordered in the Oklahoma Senate District 43 race, which incumbent Republican Jim Reynolds won by 159 votes, according to final but unofficial returns. David Boren, the Democratic candidate, requested the re-count, alleging voting irregularities. Reynolds also alleged irregularities in the race.
The District 43 re-count will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cleveland County and at 10 a.m. in Oklahoma County on the same day.
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Edmond Memorial gets ready for Swine Week 2010
Edmond Memorial High School students took to the streets over the weekend to begin raising money for Swine Week, the school’s annual fundraiser.
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Family seeks volunteers for bone marrow match
A series of bone marrow and blood drives has been scheduled for Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman to help Dee Dee Dixon Rund, president of Oklahoma City Abstract and Title Company, who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
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Council moves ahead with softball complex
The City Council approved the advancement of the $4.5 million adult softball complex into its second phase Monday night.
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Lawmakers, Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts
State Reps. Scott Martin and Lewis Moore were proud today to welcome and celebrate with a number of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who attended events at the state Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
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High school students explore health careers at Mercy
Deer Creek High School students were among more than 700 high schoolers who explored health care careers Friday at Mercy Health Center.
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OC junior sings Valentines for mission projects
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2-9 Where to Vote: Polling Precincts
Polls will be open for the Edmond Public Schools Board of Education District 5 election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, but other voting options are available.
The Oklahoma County and Logan County election boards can accept absentee ballots until the close of polling stations. -
Edmond bank agrees to improve policies, practices
State and federal regulators have given an Edmond bank a deadline for submitting a written plan to strengthen oversight of bank management and operations.
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Governor’s race brings in Edmond cash
Fervor for the 2010 gubernatorial race is bringing in a flood of money for political action committees.
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Panel tables county jail issue
An advisory panel Friday rejected a recommendation calling for county commissioners to pursue a new estimated $330 million jail, then voted to revisit the issue at a later date.
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