OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Republican Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe says he voted against raising the U.S. debt limit because it allows an increase in the nation's debt without spending cuts.
The bill passed the U.S. Senate Thursday on a 64-34 vote and heads to President Barack Obama. The White House has said the president will sign the bill.
Inhofe said in a news release that he believes any debt limit increase should be tied directly to spending cuts.
The bill allows the Treasury to borrow above the current $16.4 trillion debt limit through May 18. Experts say that would allow the government to borrow about $450 billion to meet interest payments and obligations like Social Security benefits and government salaries.
The Republican-controlled House passed the legislation last week.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:37:14 GMT
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) _ Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group stops its violent attacks
Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group stops its violent attacks on the ground.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:35:34 GMT
Union City, OK- A standoff in Oklahoma is over after sheriff's deputies stormed a house in Union City and arrested a man early Wednesday morning. It all started when family members told authorities 42-year-old
A standoff in Oklahoma is over after sheriff's deputies stormed a house in Union City and arrested a man early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:24:29 GMT
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) _ Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over giving massive amounts of classified material to WikiLeaks has gone into recess until next week. The prosecution and defense will spend
Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over giving massive amounts of classified material to WikiLeaks has gone into recess until next week.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:20:14 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
Scattered storms are possible throughout the day...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:01:35 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_The 1920s was a decade filled with opulence, cultural shifts and some of our history's most colorful characters. And people right here in Southwest Oklahoma are finding that out first hand. Tuesday
The 1920s was a decade filled with opulence, cultural shifts and some of our history's most colorful characters. And people right here in Southwest Oklahoma are finding that out first hand.
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