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 2:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:58:50 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office is offering a new mobile app that victims of crime can use to track inmates. The Victim Information and Notification Everyday program is
The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office is offering a new mobile app that victims of crime can use to track inmates.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:34:19 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
The pile of rain and storms that came through during the early afternoon hours will be out of our viewing area by tonight.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:33:35 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. Senators, the winner of a Nobel Prize for peace, a labor leader and the owner of a professional tennis team are among the people being honored with a national prize for public
Two U.S. Senators, the winner of a Nobel Prize for peace, a labor leader and the owner of a professional tennis team are among the people being honored with a national prize for public service.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:29:06 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - More than 56,000 tons of debris has been removed from neighborhoods in Moore as the city reaches the one-month mark since a deadly tornado carved through the Oklahoma City suburb
More than 56,000 tons of debris has been removed from neighborhoods in Moore as the city reaches the one-month mark since a deadly tornado carved through the Oklahoma City suburb on May 20.
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.
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