WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Energy hearing on July 26, 2023, entitled "Unearthing Innovation: The Future of Subsurface Science and Technology in the United States": * * * Good afternoon. Today, the Energy Subcommittee will explore the status of U.S. subsurface science and technology research, a field of study that is highly relevant for Americans around the country, including in my home state of  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release and letter: Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter along with 49 of their Senate colleagues urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to address impending cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. If no action is taken before October 1, 2023, the program faces $8 billion cuts, which could threaten access to care across the country.  more PR