With news breaking this morning that the Speaker of the House, John Boehner would resign at the end of October, Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) said, “History will judge John Boehner kindly.” Congressman Russell will offer additional comments following Speaker John Boehner’s statement expected later today. ###
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed via voice vote H.R. 3059, designating the U.S. Postal Service office located at 4500 SE 28th Street, Del City Oklahoma, as the “James Robert Kalsu Post Office Building.” This bill was sponsored by Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5). Earlier this summer, the Del City Council approved a resolution endorsing this change. Bob Kalsu was an All-American Offensive Tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners, and was the rookie of the year for the 1968 Buffalo Bills. H...
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Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) issued the following statement regarding Planned Parenthood and the calls for a possible Government shutdown: “The carving and commerce of unborn children with governmental assistance ranks as one of the most horrific and barbaric acts in American and human history. Evidence suggests that this is precisely the action taken by Planned Parenthood. Even so, evidence and charges must navigate the rule of law. As an unashamed pro-life father of five – three of them a...
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Congressman Steve Russell has released information for his next Town Hall meeting, which will be held on Monday, September 21st. Monday, September 21st 5:15 pm Public Town Hall Meeting Oklahoma Baptist University, Geiger Center 500 W. University, Shawnee Media availability will be held immediately following the Town Hall meeting. ###
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Today, Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) met with many of the 82 World War II and Korean War veterans aboard the Oklahoma Honor Flight. While on their trip, the veterans also visited the Korean, Lincoln, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, Air Force memorials, as well as the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Congressman Russell said of the trip, “It was a real honor to meet and speak with so many great veterans from Oklahoma. The stories I heard today of their service was quite inspiring. I wo...
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Watch Video Tuesday, September 8th, Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) spoke on the House floor detailing the extensive history of Iran’s terrorist connections and actions and how that past and ongoing behavior is extraordinarily unlikely to change. President Obama has gone further than just urge Congress to not oppose his deal with Iran, but constitutionally the President does not have the power to enact this deal alone. The power of the United States rests in the Constitution and within the peop...
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Mr. Speaker, it is a psychological fact of life that, when it comes to human beings, the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, period, end of story. Psychologists who study human behavior agree that past behavior is a useful marker for future behavior, but only under certain specific conditions. For example, high-frequency, habitual behaviors are more predictive than infrequent behaviors. Predictions work best if done over short periods of time, based upon these behaviors. The anti...
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Del City, OK – Upon learning of the passing of Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) issued the following statement: "Cindy and I, along with all of Oklahoma, grieve. Our hearts and prayers go out to Kathy in this most difficult of times. We love them and ask for God's special comfort." ###
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Del City, OK – Leaving on Saturday, August 22nd, Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5) will be participating as an official visitor for a tour of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan. Russell was invited to participate in an important Trilateral Security Dialog with representatives also from Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, the trip will focus on regional security, international trade and foreign relations issues facing Taiwan and the Pacific Rim. Congressman Russell spoke about the upcoming tr...
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