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OK House Dems To Support Indian Museum

House Democrats announce support for American Indian Museum

Oklahoma House Democrats on Wednesday announced their unanimous support for a Senate bill that would allocate $40 million from the state’s Unclaimed Property Fund to help complete Oklahoma City’s American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.

By Randy Ellis

Oklahoma House Democrats on Wednesday announced their unanimous support for a Senate bill that would allocate $40 million from the state’s Unclaimed Property Fund to help complete Oklahoma City’s American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.

“All 29 House Democrats are united in support of Senate Bill 1641,” said Rep. Scott Inman, the House minority leader. “This worthwhile project will commemorate Oklahoma’s Indian heritage and is long overdue.”

The bill has already been approved by the state Senate, but House Speaker Jeff Hickman has said previously that the bill received a chilly reception when it was initially presented to House Republicans, who control a majority of House votes.

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One thought on “OK House Dems To Support Indian Museum

  • The whole state is an american Indian Museum! the capitol statues, the state flag, the state’s name, our pagan vehicle license plates!
    How about a hispanic museum? A caucassian museum, or some other racist crap!

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