Lankford Warns of Funding Stalemate, Pushes Election and Health Reforms at Luncheon

  • U.S. Senator James Lankford addressed members of Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held July 9 at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
    U.S. Senator James Lankford addressed members of Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held July 9 at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

    U.S. Sen. James Lankford used a legislative luncheon to inform attendees that Congress is once again behind on its basic budget work, even as he pushed for election reforms, health care changes and long‑term economic growth in Oklahoma — with a few lighter moments to keep the crowd laughing.

    Lankford informed attendees that the Senate is no‑where near completing the 12 annual appropriations bills t…