1-19-05 - CAPITOL HILL (AP) The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has overwhelmingly approved the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be the next secretary of state.
The vote was 16-to-two, with only Democratic Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer voting against Rice.
Both expressed concerns over the administration's Iraq policies during the two days of hearings that wrapped up this morning.
The full Senate is expected to vote to confirm Rice tomorrow, shortly after the president is sworn in to a second term.
As the committee voted, Secretary of State Colin Powell bid farewell to the people he described as his "family" at the State Department.
He called Rice "a dear friend" and said she would bring "gifted leadership" to the department.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
