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From The Norman Transcript:

In a state governed by Democrats practically since statehood, Oklahoma Republicans have made huge gains, especially over the last decade.

The GOP snatched control of the Oklahoma House in 2004 for the first time in 80 years and the state Senate for the first time ever in 2008.

Now, with at least four Democrats leaving statewide offices in 2010, Republicans have an opportunity, albeit a slim one, to take control of every statewide elected office.

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From The Tulsa World:

U.S. Rep. John Sullivan said Wednesday that he paid for his stay at the Betty Ford Center himself because his health insurer hasn’t paid the bill.

“I’m trying to get them to, but they haven’t I paid that myself they didn’t pay it,” the 1st District Republican said, “so, I’m having those (health-care) challenges just like everyone else.”

Sullivan made his remarks during a question-and-answer session that followed his speech at a Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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