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July 28, 2011 To The Editor: In response to the Capitol Beat OK article “Barresi, Board of Education approves portions of common education budget on the Oklahoma Stat..Read More June 3, 2011 To the Editor The history of the U.S. Census is tied to voting rights and to the allocation of federal funding. The first census, conducted in 1790, only re..Read More Published: May 28, 2011 To The Editor: The May 24, 2011 tornado outbreak, killing 10 people in Oklahoma, has touched the hearts of many within Oklahoma and around the world. It ..Read More May 20, 2011 To The Editor: Of all the statements and praise we’ll soon hear about this historic legislative session, in which for the first time the entire executive..Read More Published May 3, 2011 To the Editor: Almost ten years ago I worked for USDA-Wildlife Services. I volunteered to help with the recovery efforts after the September 11, 2001 attacks. I w..Read More Published 12-Jan-2011 To The Editor: It’s self-evident that actions speak louder than words. What’s also true is that political actions speak louder than campaign promises. ..Read More December 30, 2010 Dear Editor: On December 24, The Tulsa World reported that Oklahoma would receive $20 million for health reform. During the 2010 campaign Republican candidates uniformly ..Read More December 29, 2010 Dear Editor: As we sit around the dinner table with family and friends this holiday season, let us not forget to appreciate the gifts of love, trust, and respect. These are..Read More Dear Editor: During the eight years of the G.W. Bush administration, two foreign wars were waged, with no taxes levied to pay for them. On the contrary, a tax cut was passed, mostly benefiting A..Read More Dear Editor: Over the past year, Taiwan has made great strides in rebuilding its infrastructure after Typhoon Morakot devastated the island in August 2009; however, the success of reconstruction ..Read More April 15, 2010 Dear Editor: I once thought of The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OFB) as an organization actively working to make a positive effect. However, I have been saddened by OFB’s dis..Read More Welcome to America's newest journalism website, CapitolBeatOK.com. We'll be bringing you news and information as quickly as possible while maintaining high standards for accuracy. Please take..Read More