U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01); Representative Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), citizen of...
Continue ReadingU.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, today questioned witnesses at a committee hearing on why civilian control of the U.S. military is critical and how this might affect the intended nomination of...
Continue ReadingU.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, today delivered opening remarks at the committee’s hearing on civilian control of the military in light of President-elect Joe Biden’s intention to nominate Lloyd...
Continue ReadingIn July, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act with 86 Senators, from both sides of the aisle, voting in support. I’m glad we had such a strong vote, because I think it’s the most important bill we consider all...
Continue ReadingThose who know me know how important the blessing of adoption is to me. During National Adoption Month, I’d like to take the time to acknowledge some of the wonderful families involved in adoption with whom I have crossed paths over the years. Each...
Continue ReadingAs we celebrate and honor those who have served this Veterans Day, it is important to remember how much our nation’s veterans have sacrificed for our freedom. They deserve — and have earned — the highest level of care, and thanks to the Trump...
Continue ReadingTRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS: PUTTING AMERICA FIRST This past weekend marked President Trump’s first 100 days in office. After eight years of stifling overregulation, cuts to our military and open-border policies, President Trump is now putting...
Continue ReadingOne of the many things Oklahoma does with excellence is taking care of our military – a fact known across the Department of Defense and the nation. Because of the strong community support surrounding our...
Continue ReadingWhen I returned as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee this Congress, my top priority was to pass a long-term transportation bill in order to update our nation’s crumbling roads and bridges. The FAST Act, which was...
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