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September 18, 2013
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Oklahoma National Guard defies Pentagon on same-sex benefit requests

In a policy reversal, the Oklahoma National Guard will no longer process benefit requests from same-sex couples after being notified by Gov. Mary Fallin's office that doing so violates state law banning gay marriage.

 
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OSSAA critics testify before legislative panel

The interim study, requested by Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Norman, is the first among three scheduled. Other meetings are set for Sept. 24 and Oct. 3.

 
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Exporting from Tulsa area grows at fast pace

In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.

 
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Funding first step in justice initiative

The incarceration rate in Oklahoma is among the highest in the nation with approximately 26,000 people behind bars at any given time.

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The battle for Baby Veronica

By MIKE SIMONS Staff Photographer on Aug 7, 2013, at 9:52 AM  Updated on 8/07 at 9:58 AM

Yesterday I got to photograph Baby Veronica and speak with her stepmom and grandparents. I have read about the case for a long time and it was interesting to finally get to meet her and some of the players in the case.

This story, maybe more than any other I have covered, really tests a journalist's ability to remain neutral and not take sides.

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