Archive for July, 2010

Coburn opposed to Kagan nomination to court

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

With a majority in the U.S. Senate, Elena Kagan appears to be headed to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court despite her overt liberal bent. (more…)

More charges filed in police corruption

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

More corruption is being uncovered in the Tulsa Police Department. (more…)

Tulsa embraces New Urbanism with PlaniTulsa

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

With little discussion, city councilors approved PlaniTulsa, a New Urbanism design for the city’s Comprehensive Plan for future development. (more…)

Fallin beats Brogdon in gubernatorial primary

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Traditional candidates prevailed in Tuesday’s primary as U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin won the GOP nomination for governor. Fallin was challenged by Sen. Randy Brogdon, who campaigned on a return to constitutional values. (more…)

Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will be August 6-8

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on August 6 and ending at midnight on August 8, Oklahomans can make limited purchases of clothing and shoes free of state, city and county sales tax. (more…)

Law author disagrees with judge’s decision on abortion law

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

State Rep. Lisa J. Billy, R-Purcell, took issue with Judge Norma Gurich’s decision to extend an order barring enforcement of a pro-life law. (more…)

Obama’s health care tax scheme

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Remember when President Obama promised he would not raise taxes on most Americans? (more…)

Immigration in the U.S. Constitution

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

There are only seven words in the Constitution dealing with immigration. Article I, Section 8 states in part: “To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization.” (more…)

Biodynamic farming could become a big hit in Japan

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
by Charles Biggs

I have a nephew who is getting a bit of attention for his innovative farming in Japan. (more…)

Despite Obama’s policy, America must support Israel

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
by Randy Bright

Earlier this month, I wrote about the miracle that Israel is and how much the United States needs to support it. Israel is pivotal to peace and for any chance of freedom to exist in the Middle East. (more…)

Is The End Near for Private Health Care Insurance?

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
by Dan Keating

If you missed it, the Wall Street Journal ran an excellent story by Avery Johnson entitled “Game Changer, Rule Looms for Health Insurers.” (more…)

Oil spill just doesn’t pass the smell test

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
by Robert McDowell

In late April, there was an explosion and fire on an offshore semi-submersible drilling platform operating in 5,000 feet of water south of Louisiana. (more…)

Berwick appointment marks a new low

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
by Rep. Mike Ritze

Barack Obama’s recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as head of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) marks a new low in his destructive presidency, and that is saying something. After forcing the Orwellian Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) onto an unwilling populace and through a reluctant Congress, he installs an elitist who admits to being “in love” with Britain’s National Health Service into a position of incredible power without so much as a hearing. (more…)

Don Mattingly remembers NY’s George Steinbrenner

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
My View From Here by Jeff Brucculeri

St. Louis, Mo. - As promised, this week I share my interviews with a couple of long-time baseball minds. (more…)

Media picks Oklahoma to win the Big 12 South Division

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Oklahoma, with headliners Jeremy Beal and Travis Lewis, stole the show in the Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team as OU captured seven slots. (more…)

OSU Fan Day is August 8

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Oklahoma State will host its annual Fan Appreciation Day on Aug. 8 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. (more…)

TU to renew old basketball rivalries and add new teams

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will tipoff the 100th year of basketball at the school in 2010-11 with three consecutive home games against teams that posted 20-plus victories a year ago. (more…)

OU’s revamped squad faces a tough nonconference slate

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

With a retooled lineup, Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel released his team’s 2010-11 nonconference schedule - 14 games that feature a trip to the Maui Invitational, road trips against Arkansas and Arizona, and an All-College Classic matchup against Cincinnati. (more…)

Tulsa places five on C-USA preseason football team

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Five Tulsa football players are on the 2010 Conference USA Preseason First-Team as selected by the league’s coaches. (more…)

Life experience makes the difference

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Mark Costello

I am Mark Costello, Republican candidate for Labor Commissioner, and I am seeking your support in the upcoming primary vote. (more…)

Heavy Republican primary slate dwarfs Democrat ballot

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

While Republicans must sort through up to 18 races on the July 27 primary ballot, Democrats could see as few as five races next Tuesday. (more…)

Mautino: Tulsans are fed up

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Tulsans are so disgusted with the disputes between the City Council and Mayor Dewey Bartlett that they are ready to vote them all out, District 6 Councilor Jim Mautino said. (more…)

Thieves stealing copper from Tulsa school air conditioners

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Tulsa Public Schools is asking for the public’s help in stopping thieves from stealing or damaging valuable air conditioning equipment at schools. (more…)

Tulsa Beacon Endorsements

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

United States Senate - Sen. Tom Coburn

Dr. Coburn has stood against deficit spending, socialized medicine and the unrestrained growth of the federal government. He provides a moral voice concerning the tragedy of abortion and the medical consequences of an America that is abandoning the traditional view of marriage. Coburn understands the U.S. Constitution and does not back down on his core principles. (more…)

Leonard is an experienced prosecutor

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

I once had a relative who was an attorney, but was terrified of the courtroom. My relative was even a graduate of Yale Law School where Hillary and Bill Clinton learned their craft. (more…)

Don’t let anyone tell you how to vote in the July 27 primary

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Charles Biggs

I don’t presume to tell anyone how to vote. It is the responsibility for each citizen to educate himself or herself and to go to the polls when they are open and vote their conscience. (more…)

Ground Zero mosque sends the wrong message to USA

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Randy Bright

We are all aware by now of the actions of Muslims to build a mosque overlooking the ground zero site of the Twin Towers in New York City. I think all of us, perhaps even some American Muslims, find this to be an insulting, repugnant and insensitive act, but none of us should be surprised by the arrogance shown by Muslim zealots that is part and parcel of the Islamic belief system. (more…)

Washington Is to Blame

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Dan Keating

Emily Maltby of the Wall Street Journal recently wrote an excellent article entitled, “The Credit Crunch That Won’t Go Away.” She reasoned with things on the mend, “Forget the economy. Entrepreneurs still find it hard to get a loan. Where’s the money?” (more…)

Recess appointments are not a good idea

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Robert McDowell

The practice of presidential appointments during Congressional recesses has gone on for more years than my memory can recall. (more…)

Oklahoma Sooners are ranked as high as No. 1 in preseason

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

How can a team have three of the top four picks in the first round of the NFL draft and still lose five ball games? (more…)

OSU adds heavyweights to nonconference basketball slate

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Seven home games, including a matchup with Stanford in the Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series, highlight Oklahoma State’s 2010-11 men’s basketball nonconference schedule. (more…)