Happy Birthday America

The Golden Age Center is decked out in red, white, and blue as the United States kicks off theFourth of July with a celebration of 250 years of liberty and equality for its citizens. Please make sure you plan for the use of fireworks safely!

CAPITOL COMMENTS

This week, Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day, one of our nation’s most meaningful holidays. This year is especially significant as we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday.Here in our nation’s capital, the celebrations are bigger than ever.

“Our Flag Was Still There”

Readers will recognize the title of this column as part of the first stanza of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Our national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key in the War of 1812. The British were attacking Baltimore’s Fort McHenry with everything they had.

CAPITOL REPORT

This week, we’re continuing our look at some of the bills passed during this year’s legislative session by focusing on additional appropriations that support transportation, infrastructure, health care and community development across Oklahoma.

Capitol Report

I can’t believe we’ve already passed the longest day of the year and are quickly heading into July. I hope students and families are enjoying a wonderful summer so far.

“What you say of me, I believe.”

I heard a song the other day on my drive in to work that I have heard before, but not really paid a lot of attention to. I wasn’t super familiar with the artist, although I know she has quite a fan base.

The Cups Runneth Over

Since one of my previous columns de-nuded men’s underwear, I thought, in all fairness, this one should expose that alluringly feminine garment, the women’s brassiere.My initial Internet search turned up more than nine million websites dedicated to bras.

To The Editor

Secretary Hegseth Denies Military PromotionsMilitary officer promotions are not easily achieved. Years of exemplary service, training, education and military board recommendations are required for those eligible for promotion. However, Sec.

I Still Dream About Him

I still dream about my Dad—I’m 84—Dad passed away in 2015. He was 100-years-and-three-months old. This column is about Cecil Peck who continues to influence my life.He was quick-witted and here is one example.

Taking Action to Combat Fraud

Over the last few years, we have seen an alarming rise in government fraud in states throughout the country. These scams have been prevalent in Medicaid, home health centers, government contracts, and even in federal agencies.