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OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU ® ERSPECTIVE P June 13, 2014 OKAgFund endorses, supports OKFB calls for candidates in state elections comments on As the Oklahoma primary election ap- Greg Howard, HD 63; Will Fourkiller, HD Clean Water Act proaches on June 24, the OKAgFund recently 86; and Elise Hall, HD 100. expansion announced its endorsement of 21 candidates The OKAgFund made contributions to running for election in state Senate and several statewide candidates, including Gov. House races. Mary Fallin, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, Attorney Oklahoma Farm Bureau urges members The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bu- General Scott Pruitt, State Treasurer Ken to comment on the expansion of the Clean reau’s political action committee, is made up Miller, Insurance Commissioner John Doak Water Act through the proposed Waters of OKFB members from across the state who and Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett. of the U.S. rule. The proposed rule would identify candidates who demonstrate beliefs The OKAgFund contributed to the fol- remove the word “navigable” from the Clean and actions that are consistent with OKFB lowing Senate campaigns: Josh Brecheen, SD Water Act, expanding the EPA’s regulatory policies, regardless of political affiliation. 6; Eddie Fields, SD 10; John Sparks, SD 16; reach beyond “navigable” waters. It would While the OKAgFund contributes financially Stephanie Bice, SD 22; Anthony Sykes; SD open potential regulation for ditches, ponds, to several state campaigns, an endorsement 24; Rick Brinkley, SD 34; Bill Brown, SD 36; waterways, streams that only have water in is the highest level of support the committee and Ralph Shortey, SD 44. them for short periods of time, and other gives to select candidates.
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