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Passing the buck

Passing the buck

The late, great Democratic President Harry S. Truman once famously placed a sign on his desk which proclaimed, “The Buck Stops Here.” Surely, “Give ‘em Hell Harry” is rolling in his grave on the release of the Biden Administration’s reports on its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. 05/04/2023 05:00 AM

FEMA in the Field: Disaster survivor assistance in Oklahoma

FEMA in the Field: Disaster survivor assistance in Oklahoma

Residents who sustained damage or losses caused by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in McClain county can register with FEMA in the following ways: 05/04/2023 05:00 AM

5 questions with Karen Haley

5 questions with Karen Haley

Editor’s note: Answering the Newcastle Pacer’s five questions this week is Karen Haley, the McClain County Election Board secretary. 04/27/2023 05:00 AM

Veterans, those serving are patriots

Veterans, those serving are patriots

In 2016, God brought me Matt. Having spent most of his life in the custody of the Department of Human Services, there was a long adjustment period. In fact, I would say we are still adjusting almost eight years later. Through the ups and downs of our relationship with Matt, however, our love for him has never changed. 04/27/2023 05:00 AM

Lowering energy costs

Lowering energy costs

U.S. Congressman 04/27/2023 05:00 AM

Soli Deo Gloria

Soli Deo Gloria

The cry of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s was “Soli Deo Gloria!” This Latin phrase is translated “The Glory of God Alone” and is a declaration that all of life is about glorifying God. But, what does that really mean? How do we live for the glory of God? 04/27/2023 05:00 AM

Here are facts on education bill

Here are facts on education bill

The Senate and House recently completed their committee work on bills from the opposite chamber. As of last week, we had considered well over half of the House bills sent to us. 04/20/2023 05:00 AM

SIREN grant program is critical lifeline

SIREN grant program is critical lifeline

To the Editor: 04/20/2023 05:00 AM

Influence of 4/20 festivities on teens

Influence of 4/20 festivities on teens

Are 4/20 celebrations in states where recreational cannabis is legal influencing teens to use the drug? Recreational marijuana is illegal in Oklahoma, making 4/20 Day less widely celebrated. However, this does not stop the influence it has on youth. 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

To the editor: 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Working on House bills now

Working on House bills now

The Senate and House have now begun the legislative process over but with bills from the opposite chamber. Around 480 House bills were sent to us for consideration in our committees. I’m serving as the principal Senate author for 24 House bills, some of which have already been heard. 04/13/2023 05:00 AM