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Cheyenne, Arapaho Gov. Darrell Flyingman avoids offices amid protests

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CONCHO — About two dozen tribal members gathered outside the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ headquarters Thursday to prevent outgoing tribal Gov. Darrell Flyingman from entering the building.

Health plans call for injection of cash from procedure tax

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WASHINGTON — They call it the "Botax.” The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a proposal to tax breast implants, tummy tucks, wrinkle-smoothing injections and other procedures as they search for ways to pay for costly health care overhaul plans.

U.S. Senate approves veterans bill

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday to provide financial aid to caregivers of disabled veterans, ending a stand-off with Sen. Tom Coburn that drew national attention.

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Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect 1 hours ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood, Texas shooter before he went on his deadly rampage, the...
1st Senate vote looms on health legislation 1 hours ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the...
Auto dealer’s sign criticizes president 4 hr ago | Add a comment WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up. The sign, completed...
Cuts may impact Edmond teacher positions 4 hr ago | Add a comment EDMOND — If funding cuts get any steeper, the Edmond School District will have to let go of teachers next year, Edmond school officials said this week. Superintendent David Goin said the...
Oklahoma City union contract disputes continue 4 hr ago | Add a comment Oklahoma City police and fire union members this month rejected an offer that could have resulted in the hiring of more police officers and firefighters. City officials are perplexed by the action...
Democrats move ahead on health vote 4 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling...
1st Senate vote looms on health legislation 4 hours ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — A crucial first vote on President Barack Obama's ambitious health care overhaul in the Senate looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's own prestige. Democratic...
Couple admit spying 4 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his...
Ethics panel chides senator 4 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama’s old Senate seat from...
Panel says upgraded weapons unneeded 4 hr ago | Add a comment ALBUQUERQUE, N.M— An independent panel says the United States can extend the life of aging nuclear weapons for decades with existing programs, a finding that activists contend means...
In brief: Nation 5 hr ago | Add a comment UNITED STATES Court hearing set in hospital SAN ANTONIO — An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing...
Senator: May be more troubling emails from Hasan Yesterday | Add a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before he went on his deadly rampage, the chairman of...

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