KOCO.com Kern Explains Proposed Divorce Bill (Video)
Oklahoma state Rep. Sally Kern talked to Eyewitness News 5 about her proposed divorce bill, which would restrict divorce in the state.
Under the Republican's legislation, a judge in Oklahoma would not be able to grant a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility if the could has a child, the marriage has lasted longer than 10 years or either party objects to the breakup. |
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NewsOK.com: Contentious legislation draws late debate
...An amendment to add Christian before the word Bible was added. The amended bill passed 87-9. It now goes to the Senate.
"We do have a whole generation of young people who don’t have a clue about the Bible,” said Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City. "The Bible is the most influential book ever written.”
Bibles now can be used in public schools; HB 2321 sets up curriculum requirements.... |
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Pro-Marriage Bills Highlighted at State Capitol
As noted in a previous blog post, OFPC Executive Director Mike Jestes, state legislators, and representatives of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative participated in a state Capitol news conference on Tuesday afternoon.
The attendees discussed several pro-marriage bills, which are now working their way through the legislative process. The bills include HB 2279, by Rep. Sally Kern (R-Oklahoma City); HB 2634, by Rep. Mark McCullough (R-Sapulpa); and HB 2543, by Rep. John Wright (R-Broken Arrow).
Kern's bill would end most instances of easy, no-fault divorce in Oklahoma based on incompatibility (if minor children are affected and spousal abuse is not an issue).... |
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Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) - Great Read and Resource
Be sure to add this to your daily reading list! |
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David Barton: Is President Obama Correct: Is America No Longer a Christian Nation?
Over the past several years, President Barack Obama has repeatedly claimed that America is not a Christian nation. He asserted that while a U. S. Senator, repeated it as a presidential candidate, and on a recent presidential trip to Turkey announced to the world that Americans “do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” (He made that announcement in Turkey because he said it was “a location he said he chose to send a clear message.” ) Then preceding a subsequent trip to Egypt, he declared that America was “one of the largest Muslim countries in the world” (even though the federal government’s own statistics show that less than one-percent of Americans are Muslims... |
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Kern plans news conference to promote Proclamation for Morality
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State Rep. Sally Kern is launching a Proclamation for Morality that acknowledges what Kern says is a need for a national awakening of righteousness.... |
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News9.com State Rep. Sally Kern Seeks Restrictions on Divorce
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to put tighter restrictions on couples seeking a divorce.
State Representative Sally Kern is seeking to limit the "incompatibility" rule for getting a divorce. |
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Okla. Bill Broadens Liability Immunity for Volunteer Medical Professionals
"Legislation to make it easier for health care professionals to volunteer their time has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate.
"House Bill 1481, by state Rep. Sally Kern, would modify current law that already makes volunteer physicians eligible for limited immunity from liability - removing the requirement that a written statement must be obtained from patients stating awareness of the volunteer nature of their care. The bill also broadens the limited immunity to cover other health care professionals...
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Oklahoma Government on Twitter List
More and more Oklahoma legislators, governments, and services are coming online at Twitter. Why not get a list going? If you know of any, post a comment. You can also @ or DM blogoklahoma at Twitter. I'll format them into a simple list here for now... |
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Oklahoma House Votes for Resolution Condemning Radical Pro-Abortion FOCA Bill
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- The Oklahoma state House has joined legislatures in other states passing a resolution condemning the Freedom of Choice Act. That is the Congressional bill pro-life advocates expect to be filed soon to make unlimited abortions for any reason throughout pregnancy the national law.
Top abortion advocates in Congress have indicated they plan to introduce FOCA soon and make it a top priority...
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ParentalRights.org: Protecting Children by Empowering Parents
Parents play an irreplaceable role in the lives of their children. The vital child-parent relationship has been shown to positively impact a child's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For generations, the right of parents to raise their children has been continually upheld by Supreme Court doctrine, and deeply valued by millions of American families...
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Reps. Sally Kern, Mark McCullough advance pro-marriage bills
Marriage Network Oklahoma held a state Capitol news conference on Tuesday (February 9) featuring two legislative champions of traditional marriage who described bills they are advancing to make marriages stronger in the Sooner State.
In an opening overview of challenges facing marriage, Michael Jestes, executive director of the Oklahoma Family Policy Council, pointed to a study conducted by the Georgia Family Council and the Institute for American Values which estimated that divorce and unmarried births cost taxpayers at least $430 million a year... |
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The Oklahoman: Oklahoma lawmaker urges ‘proclamation for morality’
Lawmaker urges ‘proclamation for morality’
Religious leaders and elected officials are expected to gather at the state Capitol to sign an "Oklahoma Citizen’s Proclamation for Morality” next month. The group will read the proclamation and then sign the document at noon July 2 on the first floor of the Capitol. In a news release, Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, said the proclamation is a call to remember and return Oklahoma to biblical values....
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This Nation Will Self Destruct In...
Kristen Estes proclaims "The Hard Truth" |
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Tulsa Beacon: Brogdon - Obama speech to students ‘a very bad idea’
State Sen. Randy Brogdon, a candidate for governor, is concerned about the impact of an address made by President Barack Obama on Sept. 8 to the nation’s school children.
“President Obama has shown time and time again that he has no regard for the Constitution or our founding principles,” said Brogdon, R-Owasso. “Is this the person we want addressing our children?
“President Obama seems intent on bypassing the parents to speak to the children directly. I don’t like that - it is just one step too far"... |
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Upcoming bills address state cowboy song, addresses, divorce
"...Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, has filed a measure that would make it harder to get a divorce. Kern said she is trying to reduce the divorce rate and hopes more couples will reconcile.
House Bill 2279 says a court shall not grant a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility if there are living minor children in the marriage, the parties have been married 10 years or longer, or if either party files a written objection to the divorce.
"Kern said if abuse or adultery were present, the divorce would be granted regardless. 'Something is wrong when you can get out of a marriage easier than a loan for a car,' Kern said..." |
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Wallbuilders Live!
WALLBUILDERS LIVE! with David Barton and Rick Green is a daily journey into the past to capture the ideas of the Founding Fathers of America and then apply them to the major issues of today. Featured guests will include Congressmen, Senators, and other elected officials, as well as experts, activists, authors, and commentators on a variety of issues facing America.
MISSION:
To educate people of faith with an understanding of the role of faith in our Nation’s history,
Empower and equip them to apply a Biblical Worldview to current events and cultural challenges, and
Inspire them to take action as salt and light in the world around them. |
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Conservapedia
Conservapedia is a conservative answer to wikipedia. |
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Eagle Forum
Eagle Forum's Mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise.
Eagle Forum's achievements prove that citizen-volunteers can affect government policies in Congress, state legislatures, city councils and school boards; elect candidates at every level; and articulate conservative and pro-family policies through the media.
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Missouri, Oklahoma Legislators File Resolutions Against FOCA Abortion Bill
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- State lawmakers in Missouri and Oklahoma have filed resolutions condemning the Freedom of Choice Act, a radical Congressional bill that would make unlimited abortions a national law. The federal bill would also overturn hundreds of pro-life state laws in every state across the country...
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KSWO 7 News - Garrett: School accountability starts locally
"State School Superintendent Sandy Garrett...said more accountability is needed at the local level, where school boards set policy on grading.
"Rep. Sally Kern, an Oklahoma City Republican, voiced concern about school districts not allowing teachers to hand out bad grades." |
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Edmond Sun - New GOP women’s group forms
Local Republican women have formed a new Republican Women’s group, and set their first meeting tonight at the Interurban Restaurant, 1301 E. Danforth in Edmond. Dutch dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program and meeting from 6-7 p.m.
At this time, Heartland Republican Women plans to have monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month at the same time and place.
This is a new women’s group and is the first group in the nation this year to be chartered by the National Federation of Republican Women.
Featured speakers at this meeting will be Rep. Marian Cooksey and Rep. Sally Kern who are Oklahoma County Republican women legislators. They will speak on “Women Impacting Politics"...
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HB 1003 - Kern aims to bring back certificates of non-coverage
Janice Francis-Smith of the Journal Record is reporting from Oklahoma City: Back by popular demand: certificates of non-coverage. State Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, would like to reinstate the old CNC program, she said Monday. Whatever problems the program may have had in the past now appear preferable to the current situation, she added.
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Kern has authored House Bill 1003, which as filed would exempt businesses with five or fewer employees, all related to the owners, from the Workers’ Compensation Act. Kern said she is working with House staff to draw up a comprehensive bill to deal with the problems very small businesses are experiencing with the workers’ compensation law... |
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The OK State Chamber Responds to OEA's HOPE Initiative
"...[F]unding is not the real issue." (Page 4 of .pdf) |
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Bill Targets Religious Discrimination in Okla. Schools
"...The bill allows students to express religious viewpoints in the classroom or in assignments without discrimination and prohibits students from being penalized or rewarded for the religious content of their work.
The measure also allows religious groups or clubs to have the same access to school facilities as secular groups and requires school districts to adopt policies on student speakers that does not discriminate against expressions of religious viewpoints..." |
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How civically literate are you?
A new study published by the Intercollegiate Studies institute finds that Americans, including elected officials, earn a failing grade when tested on American history and economics.
Take the Quiz! |
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AFTAH: Obama Proclaims Whole Month of ‘Gay Pride’ Yet Will Not Acknowledge a National Day of Prayer
The following are the remarks of Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern (R) at AFTAH’s pro-family coalition press conference in Chicago June 17 highlighting President Obama’s radical homosexualist agenda...
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Underpaid? Me too! (Point of View on Teacher's Salaries)
"...[T]o Oklahoma teachers who think their paychecks are too small: Join the club. Oklahoma is a relatively low-income state...[L]et’s remember that, although incomes are lower in Oklahoma than in other states, so is our cost of living..."
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Oklahoma GOP hopes bills receive new chance
With Republicans controlling both the state Senate and House, some GOP legislators are hoping bills that died this year will get a second chance.
Early bills include one requiring voters to prove their identities at the polls and a bill proponents say would protect students who express religious views in school work.
The religious expression bill, House Bill 1001, filed by Reps. Mike Reynolds and Sally Kern, both Oklahoma City Republicans, is basically the same as the measure that won approval this year in the Senate and House before being vetoed [by the Governor]...
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Newt Gingrich: What Every Child Should Know About Thanksgiving
"Second only to Independence Day, Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. And as an American holiday, it is rooted deeply - like our nation - in faith in God.
"The earliest Thanksgivings were celebrated by Americans who were keenly aware that their blessings -- like their rights -- came from God. In times of hardship unimaginable to us today, they took time to give thanks to their Creator..."
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Border Queen Book Festival: Celebrating Authors and Ideas
"...Sally was recently awarded the first ever "Champion of Faith, Family, and Freedom Award" from the Family Research Council. She has also received recognition from OCPAC (Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee) as Outstanding Lawmaker in the Oklahoma House for Maintaining a conservative lifetime score of 90 or above on the Oklahoma Constitution’s Conservative Index." |
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Gay Protesters Assault Grandmother with Large Cross
"...In addition to Prop 8, there was some very good news on the culture wars front on Election Day, including Sally Kern's victory in Oklahoma..." |
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New York Times: Where Tuesday’s Tide Was All Republican
"...These days Oklahoma Democrats dread running for local office in presidential election years, for fear of being associated with liberal nominees at the top of the ticket.
“Being liberal in Oklahoma, with the exception of a few legislative districts, will not get you elected,” said State Representative Joe Dorman, a conservative Democrat..." |
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"A Huge Win"
And Sally Kern was also re-elected against a nationally-funded candidate. Grassroots conservatism is alive and well in Oklahoma, thank God!! Right now, we've still got one battle being fought. State Senator Jim Reynolds is facing an ... |
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Okie Campaigns
"...Though the state’s Democrats still outnumber its Republicans, you would never know it by looking at the election results. Oklahoma voters went for Senator John McCain by almost two to one, bucking the tide that swept Mr. Obama to the presidency. Not a single one of the state’s 77 counties backed Mr. Obama, despite his endorsement by the popular Democratic governor, Brad Henry..."
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Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern Wins Re-election in Landslide Despite ...
"How many state representatives draw the attention of national TV talk show hosts?..." |
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OK HB 1001 2009
Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act |
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Proud to be an Okie…
"Well, folks, the national election didn’t turn out the way I was hoping last night. The far left now has control of the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government, and are within a heartbeat of controling the judicial branch as well.
But I’m very proud of my fellow Oklahomans. I’d especially like to congratulate John McCain and Sarah Palin (who won in Oklahoma, at least!), Jim Inhofe, John Sullivan, Jeff Cloud, Dana Murphy, Frank Lucas, Tom Cole, Mary Fallin, John Trebilcock, Dan Newberry, Jim Reynolds, Randy Terrill, and Sally Kern." |
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OK HB 22
OK HB 22 |
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