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James Lankford

James Lankford, a Republican, is a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. Previously, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to joining the House, he served as director of student ministry at the Baptist Convention of Oklahoma and as director of the Falls Creek Youth Camp.

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By Maria Ramirez Uribe
May 17, 2022

“The vast majority of individuals that we’re releasing out are not showing up for hearings.”

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By Louis Jacobson
March 7, 2019

"Tax revenue went up, actually, $14 billion last year after the tax cut actually occurred. We had greater revenue."

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By Jon Greenberg
October 31, 2017

"For the last 10 years, our economy has grown at less than 2 percent on average every single year for 10 years. We have not…

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By Manuela Tobias
October 2, 2017

"The First Amendment’s the First Amendment. It goes start to finish. We can’t say to one football coach you’re fired if you kneel in silent…

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By Louis Jacobson
May 25, 2017

"This year, a majority of states are seeing premiums and costs double" under Obamacare.

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