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Congressman Tom Cole visits with local business owners Thursday at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Richard R. Barron / CNHI News Service
As President Joe Biden begins the push to pass his American Jobs Plan the approximately $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal is getting pushback from Oklahomaâs delegation in Washington, including Congressman Tom Cole.
In a statement to The Transcript, Cole, R-Okla, acknowledged that infrastructure is a priority for both parties, but said he believes that Bidenâs proposed plan overlooks key elements that Oklahoma needs.
âPresident Bidenâs proposal â taken in its entirety â spends too much on unrelated policies, overshadowing any worthwhile provisions to improve the conditions of roads and bridges, expand access to broadband in rural areas and other real needs,â Cole said in the statement.
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Vaccine supply in Oklahoma has outpaced demand for the shots, which means it’s now far easier to get vaccinated than it was weeks ago.
With COVID-19 vaccination appointments going unfilled in recent weeks, state health officials are trying to impart a sense of urgency and emphasize that the vaccines are a chance to get ahead of the virus as it swells in other parts of the country.
“It s so important that we get as many people vaccinated as possible as quickly as possible, so that we just don t give it the opportunity to resurge in our communities,” said Keith Reed, Oklahoma s deputy commissioner of health.