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Mullin votes to repeal Waters of the U.S. Rule
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July 24, 2018
Mullin votes to repeal Waters of the U.S. Rule

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2019: “Since the day

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2019:

“Since the day the Obama Administration implemented the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, I have been fighting to overturn it,”›said Mullin.› “The WOTUS Rule allowed every creek, ditch, and stream to be treated like a ‘navigable body of water,’ giving the federal government power to unnecessarily regulate it.› As I have done several times in the past, I voted to overturn this overreaching Obama-era regulation today and will continue to work to see the WOTUS Rule permanently eliminated.”

H.R. 6147 also included two Mullin amendments.› Amendment 138 prohibits the use of funds to enforce the Obama Administration’s EPA methane rule. Amendment 139 prohibits the use of funds to implement the Obama Administration’s Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) rule.

“The EPA’s Methane Rule would cost the American economy an upwards of $530 million annually, in addition to hundreds of American jobs,”› continued Mullin. “Similarly, the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) Rule creates inefficiencies at the federal level, allows for the implementation of job-killing regulations, and makes way for a carbon tax that would inevitably be handed down to American consumers.› I am glad to see Congress pass my amendments as a part of H.R. 6147 to block Obama-era regulations that stunt the growth of our booming economy and implement unnecessary regulatory burdens.”

H.R. 6147 passed the House by a vote of 217 – 199.

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New HPS Board Member Welcomed
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
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July 25, 2025
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Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...
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Back-to-School excitement builds
July 25, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Historical Museum open Saturday
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The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...
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OCEM Report
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
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Planning is in full swing for the much-anticipated 2025 Okmulgee County Fair, with the event officially set to take place Sept. 4-6 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.Members of the Fair Volunteer Com...
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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The Henryetta Lions Club held a lively and productive meeting on Thursday, July 17, at The Shack 2.0, welcoming new members, celebrating local heritage and preparing for several key community events o...
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Preston Schools announces Child Nutrition Program
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Preston Public Schools announced they are participating in free lunch and/or breakfast program for the 2026 school year. All students enrolled in the district or the listed sites may participate in th...
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