Oklahoma
Health care law changes could affect Okla. tribes
As a policy advisor for the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority, Melanie Fourkiller knows that documented Native Americans can access the tribe's health care services even if they are not members of the Choctaw Nation or any other federally recognized tribe. But changes in how the government defines a Native ...
Study: OKPOP Museum would have near $18M impact
A new study estimates that the proposed Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture in downtown Tulsa would have a nearly $18 million impact in its first year of operation. The study by the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce also estimates the museum would provide additional benefits, such as creating nearly 400 ...
Kevin Durant, Thunder at risk of elimination
The Memphis Grizzlies are showing a knack for closing out tight games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All that's left to prove is whether they can finish off a playoff series that's been nip and tuck throughout and move on to the Western Conference finals for the first time in ...
Health board takes no action on Tulsa dentist
Members of the Oklahoma Board of Health met in secret Tuesday to discuss an oral surgeon whose dirty clinics caused a health scare but took no action against his license and said there was no sense of panic among those examining his offices at Tulsa and Owasso. "We believe that ...
Okla. Senate gives final OK to $7.1B budget bill
The Oklahoma Senate gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year, overcoming the objections of Democrats and some Republicans who say the plan's priorities are misguided. The Senate voted 28-20 for the bill, which reflects an ...
Roundup of Oklahoma editorials
Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers: Tulsa World, May 13, 2013 Medicaid standoff a disservice to Oklahomans Does anyone else see the massive irony in Gov. Mary Fallin's latest attack on the Obama administration? She accused the president of not keeping his word and of "actively" seeking ...
Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead
Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn't get in the first half against Oklahoma City. Well, they came through after halftime, and now the Grizzlies are just a win away from this franchise's first Western Conference final. Mike Conley scored 24 points, while Zach Randolph ...
Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead
The Grizzlies pulled off a huge rally to move within a victory of the franchise's first Western Conference final. Tony Allen scored on a driving layup to open overtime and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 Monday night to push the defending Western Conference champions to the ...
Award goes to Pakistani girl shot by Taliban
A Pakistani human rights activist who founded an all-girls school said the Taliban was "more afraid of the books than bombs" as he and his 15-year-old daughter, who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban late last year, were honored Monday at the memorial for Oklahoma City bombing victims. Ziauddin ...
Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to get OKC honors
Last October, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was an outspoken advocate for education for all Pakistani girls was shot in the head and neck by Taliban gunmen who were intent on killing her. On Monday, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will bestow its highest honor to the young ...
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