Senate Moment of Silence for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
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U.S. House Observes Moment of Silence for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
This screen shot, provided by C-SPAN, shows Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, speaking in the U.S. House chamber on Wednesday. Right behind Lankford is Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne; behind Lankford’s right shoulder, wearing a white shirt and blue tie, is Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Westville.
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Army National Guard General in Oklahoma Talks about Post-Tornado Role
From the American Forces Press Service, an Oklahoma general talks about Army National Guard’s role in tornado relief efforts.…
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Altus Air Force Base to House First Formal Training Unit for New Tanker
Altus Air Force Base, which had been one of the finalists for the active duty base to house the new KC-46A tankers, will receive only the training mission, according to reports.
The Air Force announced Wednesday that McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas will be the home base of the refueling tankers.
Still, Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, praised Altus for winning the training mission. They said it would bring eight aircraft to the southwest Oklahoma base, new military construction and more jobs for maintenance and technical support.…
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More Than 1,000 Oklahomans Have Sought Assistance as FEMA Beefs Up in Oklahoma
By Wednesday morning, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had mobilized 400 people to Oklahoma to coordinate relief efforts in the areas devastated by tornadoes.
President Barack Obama receive updates from his team overnight, according to a White House official. The president spoke with Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, on Tuesday night “to make clear that FEMA stood ready to continue to support the people of Oklahoma through the immediate response phase as well as the recovery, and to let the Senator know that Oklahomans remained in his thoughts and prayers.”
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is scheduled to travel to the affected area on Wednesday to meet with local officials and see ongoing response efforts first hand, the White House official said.…
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Oklahomans in Washington Organize Fundraiser for Tornado Victims
Oklahomans in Washington, DC have scheduled a fundraiser for victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. Participating are the Oklahoma State Society, The University of Oklahoma Capital Area Alumni Club, The University of Tulsa DC Alumni Club, and The Oklahoma State University DC Alumni Club.
The event is set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 23 at Union Pub, 201 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20002.
Suggested contribution at the door is $20.…
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FEMA Assistance Includes Rental Aid, Unemployment Payments
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Oklahoma.
Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:
Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters. Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.…
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Connecticut Congressman: Approve Tornado Aid Before Memorial Day Break
Rep. John Larson, D-CT, gave a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning calling on Congress to approve aid for Oklahoma tornado victims before lawmakers leave for a week-long Memorial Day break.
“As a member from Connecticut, a state that recently endured the destruction of a hurricane, the tragedy of the slaughter of innocents in Newtown and, most recently, a train wreck this past weekend, we know that tragedy and natural disaster can befall any part of the country at any time,” Larson said.…
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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Remarks on Tornado Destruction
U.S. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, of California, delivered emotional remarks on the House floor Tuesday morning about the tornado destruction in Oklahoma and released this statement:
“Our thoughts and prayers rest with the people of Oklahoma today, with the families and loved ones of those killed in this natural disaster, with the men and women injured in the tornado and now beginning the path to recovery.
“This week’s storm left a town destroyed, homes decimated, lives changed and altered forever.…
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U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe Comments on Oklahoma Disaster
“May the Lord be with those who lost family members and friends during the tragic tornadoes that destroyed and took many lives in Oklahoma over the past two days,” Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, said Tuesday.
“Oklahomans will persevere as we have done in the face of tragedy and loss in the past, but we will never forget the young school children and the countless others who lost their lives in these horrific storms. Kay and I will continue to pray for everyone in Oklahoma and throughout the Midwest who are suffering.…
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