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Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Tuesday, February 25 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.

Mexico President Says Her Government Requested US Surveillance Drone Flights

Friday, February 21 by AP

MEXICO CITY (AP) —

Government Contracting Workshop Offered By Pioneer Technology Center

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK - A Government Contracting Workshop is being held at City Central hosted by Dawn Brakey, the Bid Assistance Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center. This training, scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, is for businesses interested in exploring the government marketplace. The lunch and learn...

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the...

Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Responds To Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 10 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Jan. 9, 2019 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to assure anyone impacted by the federal government shutdown can seek food assistance at more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies throughout central and western Oklahoma. “We have reached out to our partners in 53 counties and asked that they extend assistance...