Oklahoma,

This week, Congress was back in Washington negotiating a deal to fund the government and avoid a government shutdown. I’m working with my Republican colleagues to secure the most conservative funding bill possible that can pass the House and Senate and be signed into law. If this email was forwarded to you, you may subscribe to my e-newsletter here.

I was thrilled to welcome the State Chamber to Washington this week for their annual fly-in! The State Chamber has been a driving force behind Oklahoma’s economic success, representing 1,500 member companies and a workforce of more than 350,000 individuals. Workforce development, manufacturing, and infrastructure were among the many topics discussed. I want to give a massive thank you to the State Chamber for making the trip to Washington and for all the incredible work that they do to support our state's economy.

This week, Brigadier General Raymond Siegfried, Colonel Jason Davis, and Command Master Sergeant Scott Irwin stopped by our office to provide an operations update on the Oklahoma Air National Guard. The 137th Special Operations Wing is based out of Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City and is home to nearly 2,000 dedicated Air Guardsmen. I want to thank the Oklahoma National Guard for all that they do to keep our state and our nation safe.

I had the opportunity to discuss infrastructure, workforce development, and endangered species concerns with the Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association (OCMA) this week. OCMA represents all municipal utilities contractors in the state, and I want to thank their leadership for taking the time to meet with me in Washington. Fighting against excessive government overreach that harms Oklahoma’s small businesses and infrastructure development is a top priority of mine, and it was great to discuss my recent legislation to delist the northern long-eared bat that recently passed the House and Senate.

As you may have seen, Service Academy nomination applications are due to my Oklahoma City office by Friday, October 13th. No matter the branch, rank, or role, each of our men and women in uniform play an important part in maintaining our national security and defending our way of life. I encourage Oklahoma’s qualified high school seniors to consider if this path is right for you. Wishing you all the best of luck in the process, and I look forward to reviewing your applications. Click here for more information.

We all want to be fiscal Conservatives, but we have to be practical. I joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the status of budget negotiations and the importance of avoiding a shutdown. Click here to watch the interview.

This week, I joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business to discuss Speaker McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, ongoing budget negotiations, and the United Auto Workers strike. Click here to watch the full interview.

Thanks for reading my weekly e-newsletter! It’s an honor to represent the great state of Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate. You can stay in touch by following me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. As always, don’t hesitate to contact my office if we can help in any way.

God Bless!

Markwayne Mullin

U.S. Senator for Oklahoma

mullin.senate.gov

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