First Lady on Native American Advisor
First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Department of Interior today and revealed that President Barack Obama would appoint a special advisor on Native American issues. Here is what she said:
And for those of you focused on meeting the federal government’s obligations to the Native Americans, understand that you have a wonderful partner in the White House right now.
Sam Bradford on U.S. House Agenda
The U.S. House is expected to take up a resolution today authored by Rep. Mary Fallin, R-Oklahoma City, to honor the Sooners’ Sam Bradford for winning the Heisman Trophy.
Here is the text of the resolution:
Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments. (Introduced in House)
HRES 60 IH
January 14, 2009
Ms. FALLIN (for herself, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. COLE, Mr. LUCAS, and Mr. BOREN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
Whereas Sam Bradford was born on November 8, 1987, to Kent and Martha Bradford;
Whereas Sam Bradford’s mother and father have instilled in him an unparalleled work ethic, outstanding leadership qualities, and a desire to excel;
Whereas Sam Bradford is an active citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma;
Whereas Sam Bradford is a dedicated student at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Finance and maintaining a 3.95 grade point average;
Whereas Sam Bradford is a member of the University of Oklahoma’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes;
Whereas Sam Bradford is the quarterback for the University of Oklahoma’s football team (Oklahoma) and has played an integral role in such team’s 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) national championship bid;
Whereas Sam Bradford completed 48 touchdown passes in the regular season, setting a University of Oklahoma record for touchdowns in a single season, and also leading the nation in touchdown passes in the 2008 season;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford surpassed the NCAA record for most touchdowns by a quarterback through his freshmen and sophomore years;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford led the nation in passing efficiency with a percentage of 186.28;
Whereas on October 18, 2008, Sam Bradford passed for 468 yards against the University of Kansas, setting a University of Oklahoma record for most passing yards in a single game;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford guided Oklahoma to a 12-1 record and played an essential role in Oklahoma’s victory over the University of Missouri in the 2008 Big 12 Championship game on December 6, 2008; and
Whereas on December 13, 2008, Sam Bradford became the 5th Oklahoma football player to win the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most coveted and prestigious award: Now, therefore, be it
- Resolved, That the House of Representatives–
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- (1) commends Sam Bradford for his academic and athletic accomplishments;
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- (2) congratulates Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy; and
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- (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Oklahoma President Boren and Head Football Coach Bob Stoops for appropriate display.
Coburn: This Bill Stinks!
Sen. Tom Coburn just gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor about the $900 billion stimulus package. He called it a skunk, and he called it stinky.
He said he planned to offer an amendment that would require competitive bidding for all of the spending in the bill.
“If we’re going to pass this stinky bill _ if we’re going to waste a trillion dollars , we’ll waste it efficiently,” Coburn said.
Inhofe Wants More Defense Money
Update: This amendment was defeated Wednesday night by a vote of 59-38.
Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, offered an amendment to the economic stimulus bill today that would add $5.3 billion for planes, boats, ammunition, weapons and equipment at the Department of Defense.
His amendment would cut $5.3 billion in spending from other parts of the bill.
Inhofe said:
Investing in our nation’s defense provides thousands of sustainable American jobs and provides for our nation’s security. Major defense procurement programs are all manufactured in the US with our aerospace industry alone employing more than 655,000 workers spread across over most of the US.
Final Vote on SCHIP
Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, was the only Oklahoman to vote for expanding the state health care program for children today. The bill is now going to the White House for President Barack Obama’s signature.
Families USA, a non-profit group that pushed for the bill’s passage, has estimated that the program may reduce the number of uninsured children in Oklahoma by half.
