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James Lankford

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James Paul Lankford is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Lankford has focused on issues such as healthcare, government spending, and religious freedom during his time in office. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, representing Oklahoma's 5th congressional district.

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Jul 29, 2026

Federal workers and their families should not suffer when Congress has not finished the yearly appropriations work.

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Jul 28, 2026

When appropriations is done, then you can go home or move to other subjects."

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Jul 28, 2026

Sharee Quick is a TSA officer in Las Vegas. During the last shutdown, she showed up to work every day with no pay."

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Jul 28, 2026

I want to put the leverage on us, not on federal workers and their families."

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Jul 28, 2026

This particular proposal puts the pressure on us, not on federal workers."

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Jul 24, 2026

For too long, federal grant programs have felt out of reach for many small and rural law enforcement agencies.

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Jul 23, 2026

This will prevent a government-wide shutdown, continue critical services and operations for Americans, and hold federal workers harmless while Congress completes appropriations.

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Jul 22, 2026

We all have to stay here, and it is required in this.

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Jul 22, 2026

We need to take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until its work is done.

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Jul 19, 2026

“If you lose your job, the government shouldn’t tell you the only way forward is to go work for somebody else. Some folks have a business idea they’ve been dreaming about for years, and losing a job might be the push to finally chase it…

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Jul 18, 2026

Putin is a murderous KGB thug, and the countries still buying Russian oil and natural gas know they are funding his war against Ukraine," said Lankford.

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Jul 17, 2026

Making the government more efficient isn't a partisan issue, it's an American issue.

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Jul 17, 2026

If you lose your job, the government shouldn’t tell you the only way forward is to go work for somebody else. Some folks have a business idea they’ve been dreaming about for years, and losing a job might be the push to finally chase it.

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Jul 16, 2026

You have handled terrorism cases coming straight out of Iran and threats that have come to us. For 47 years, the United States and American citizens all around the world have faced terrorism threats from Iran and the growth of the proxy…

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Jul 10, 2026

Every person has inherent worth and dignity, including those facing their final days.

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Jul 8, 2026

In Oklahoma, we believe parents know what’s best for their kids, including what school fits their family’s faith.

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Jul 3, 2026

This ribbon-cutting ceremony represents a breakthrough for religious liberty behind bars and a victory for all who affirm the principles of human dignity, accountability and fairness, both inside prison and upon reentry.

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Jul 3, 2026

We’re already seeing these policies make a real difference for families, strengthen our economy, secure our border, support American energy, and give businesses the confidence to invest and grow.

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Jul 2, 2026

We have stayed in close contact with FEMA leadership to help finalize these grants, and I’m glad to see these federal resources supporting the agencies and local governments that stepped up to respond when Oklahomans needed them most.

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Jul 2, 2026

One year later, we’re seeing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act deliver real results for Oklahomans.

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Jul 2, 2026

From restoring power in Northwestern Oklahoma to rebuilding county roads and public buildings in Eastern Oklahoma, these FEMA awards will help Oklahoma communities recover from the tornadoes, ice storms, and flooding that impacted our…

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Jul 2, 2026

These policies are strengthening Oklahoma’s economy and supporting the people who make our state strong.

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Jul 1, 2026

Oklahomans are rightly frustrated when someone breaks into our country to force us to give their children American citizenship.

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Jul 1, 2026

We need to make it unconstitutional to obtain citizenship through fraud or illegal actions.

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Jul 1, 2026

Other than salvation, American citizenship is the greatest gift on Earth, and it should never be obtained through fraud or illegal actions.

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