Senator James Inhofe

Republican  •  Oklahoma  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1987
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02/08/12
Mayor Villaraigosa Passes on Criticizing House Republicans, Reserves Praise for Senator Boxer

“She has the ranking Republican on her committee, Senator Jim Inhofe from Oklahoma.  That bill is going to be on the Senate floor.  It’s a two year bill.  It’s a good bi-partisan bill that addresses the transportation values of America.

Source: Streetsblog Capitol Hill
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02/08/12
Senate passes bill that could boost Oklahoma aviation, unmanned aircraft systems

"Oklahoma's aerospace industry is an important aspect to our economy, and our state is an industry leader in UAS research and development," Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said following the Senate's 75-20 vote to send the bill on to President Barack ...

Source: Tulsa World
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02/08/12
Birth control mandate for church-affiliated employers opposed

...Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., described the mandate as another example of government overreach. "Once again, President Obama's words and actions do not line up," he said. "While he pays lip service to the free expression of faith in America, his administrat

Source: Tulsa World
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02/08/12
Boehner bets big on road bill vote

...the Senate, where Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and the ranking member, Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, have been working on a two-year, $109 billion version of the measure. Mica said Tuesday that he and Boxer a

Source: The Politico
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02/07/12
Sens. Tom Coburn, Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma back bill to reverse policy on contraception coverage

Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, and Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, are co-sponsoring a bill by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., that would establish a broader religious exemption from the health care law's requirement that contraception services be covered by employer-sponso

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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02/07/12
Inhofe under fire after earmark spending investigation

Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe was one of dozens of federal lawmakers under fire this week after a Washington Post investigation into earmarks and federal spending. The investigation found 33 lawmakers had earmarked more than $300 million in spending since ..

Source: KOKI FOX 23
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02/07/12
Inhofe under fire after earmark spending investigation

Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe was one of dozens of federal lawmakers under fire this week after a Washington Post investigation into earmarks and federal spending. The investigation found 33 lawmakers had earmarked more than $300 million in spending since ..

Source: KOKI FOX 23
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02/07/12
Senate passes bill that could boost Oklahoma aviation, unmanned aircraft systems

"Oklahoma's aerospace industry is an important aspect to our economy, and our state is an industry leader in UAS research and development," Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said following the Senate's 75-20 vote to send the bill on to President Barack ...

Source: Tulsa World
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02/07/12
Senate passes bill that could boost Oklahoma aviation, unmanned aircraft systems

...industry is an important aspect to our economy, and our state is an industry leader in UAS research and development," Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said following the Senate's 75-20 vote to send the bill on to President Barack Obama for his signature. "Cong

Source: Tulsa World
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02/07/12
Senate passes bill that could boost Oklahoma aviation, unmanned aircraft systems

...industry is an important aspect to our economy, and our state is an industry leader in UAS research and development," Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said following the Senate's 75-20 vote to send the bill on to President Barack Obama for his signature. "Cong

Source: Tulsa World
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02/06/12
Inhofe Praises FAA Bill's Passage

Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe says the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 includes important measures that should help aerospace in Oklahoma. The vote in the Senate was 75-20 in favor of the measure.

Source: KTUL
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02/06/12
Reply #18

His uncle is ... Senator Jim Inhofe! I'd love to be there at Thanksgiving. It's kind of like the Adams, Taft, or Roosevelt lineages of leadership.

Source: Democratic Underground.com
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02/06/12
Hoekstra under fire for racially tinged ad in MI Senate race

His uncle is ... Senator Jim Inhofe! I'd love to be there at Thanksgiving. It's kind of like the Adams, Taft, or Roosevelt lineages of leadership.

Source: Democratic Underground.com
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02/06/12
More on the 'We Take Your Jobs' Hoekstra Commercial

His uncle is ... Senator Jim Inhofe! I'd love to be there at Thanksgiving. It's kind of like the Adams, Taft, or Roosevelt lineages of leadership. On the merits of the ad, two reader comments. First, about its cinematography: You have probably already ...

Source: Atlantic Online
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02/05/12
When does public service become a career?

Sen. Jim Inhofe: 80 percent (44 years in the Legislature, Tulsa city government, Congress). Sen. Tom Coburn: 32 percent (13 years in Congress). Rep. Tom Cole: 40 percent (16 years in state and federal government). Rep. Frank Lucas: 73 percent (22 years in

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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02/03/12
Okla. Legislators React to 'Disappointing' AA Job Cuts

Disappointment. "Looking at the numbers we know that for American Airlines to remain competitive with the rest of the industry it is going to have to make some painful choices," Sen. Jim Inhofe said. Those painful choices are expected to cost thousands of

Source: KTUL
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02/03/12
Coal-Powered PAC Runs Harassment Campaign Against Climate Scientist Michael Mann

...and intimidation campaign by right-wing ideologues and conspiracy theorists, including political and legal threats by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. After hackers stole emails from a climate unit in Great Britain, c

Source: Desmogblog
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02/02/12
Congressmen Disappointed Over American Airlines Move in Tulsa

"It is very disappointing, but looking at the numbers we know that for American Airlines to remain competitive with the rest of the industry it is going to have to make some painful choices," said Senator Jim Inhofe. Tulsa GOP Congressman John ...

Source: KTOK
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02/02/12
Inhofe rejects transition strategy for Afghanistan

NORMAN — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today reacted to the Obama administration’s announcement on the changing roles of our nation’s troops in Afghanistan.  Yesterday ...

Source: Norman Transcript
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02/02/12
Treasurer says low natural gas price cause for concern

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today reacted to the Obama administration’s announcement on the changing roles of our nation’s troops in Afghanistan.  Yesterday,

Source: Norman Transcript
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02/02/12
DeMint: Holder should resign

He joins Republican Sens. Johnny Isakson of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, 103 members of the House, two sitting governors and all major Republican presidential candidates. Fellow Republican Sen. Mike Lee — a member of the Senate ...

Source: Daily Caller
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02/02/12
Nader out of efforts to arrange Inhofe global warming debate

WASHINGTON -- Ralph Nader has dropped out of efforts to schedule a global-warming debate between U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and a House Democrat, the Tulsa World learned Thursday. Katherine Raymond, an assistant to the veteran activist, said Nader is ...

Source: Tulsa World
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02/02/12
American wants to cut 13,000 jobs

Citing figures from the nation's third-biggest airline, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe said Wednesday Tulsa is expected to lose 2,850 jobs. An American Airlines spokesman did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. The company employs about 6,800 ..

Source: Pryor Daily Times
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02/02/12
Tulsa jobs to be slashed among airline's plan

...starting point for union negotiations, but that the company is "hopeful we can reach a consensual agreement soon." U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other state officials said they were disappointed, but not surprised by the airline's announcement. They expresse

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02/02/12
Tulsa jobs to be slashed among airline's plan

...the starting point for union negotiations, but that the company is "hopeful we can reach a consensual agreement soon." U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other state officials said they were disappointed, but not surprised by the airline's announcement. They expr

Source: CBS News
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02/02/12
Tulsa Jobs to Be Slashed Among Airline's Plan

...point for union negotiations, but that the company is "hopeful we can reach a consensual agreement soon." U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other state officials said they were disappointed, but not surprised by the airline's announcement. They expressed optimis

Source: ABC News
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02/02/12
Tulsa Jobs To Be Slashed Among Airline's Plan

...plan released by the parent company of American Airlines. Citing figures from the nation's third-biggest airline, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe said Wednesday Tulsa is expected to lose 2,850 jobs. An American Airlines spokesman did not immediately return a telep

Source: 4029tv.com
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02/02/12
Coal-Powered PAC Runs Harassment Campaign Against Climate Scientist Michael Mann

...and intimidation campaign by right-wing ideologues and conspiracy theorists, including political and legal threats by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. After hackers stole emails from a climate unit in Great Britain, c

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02/02/12
Coal-Powered PAC Runs Harrassment Campaign Against Climate Scientist Michael Mann

...and intimidation campaign by right-wing ideologues and conspiracy theorists, including political and legal threats by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. After hackers stole emails from a climate unit in Great Britain, c

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02/02/12
DeMINT:: Holder should resign – DailyCaller

...fact, the first time DeMint has called for Holder’s resignation. He joins Republican Sens. Johnny Isakson of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, 103 members of the House, two sitting governors and all major Republican presidential candidates. Fellow R

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