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Oklahoma Ban on Affirmative Action Could Be Opposed
TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Backers of Oklahoma's recently approved ballot measure wiping out affirmative action in state government say they're confident it could withstand a legal challenge.
But there are conflicting precedents in federal court.
Federal judges weighed in this week on a similar voter-approved law in Michigan that bans the use of affirmative action in college admission. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that 2006 constitutional amendment was illegal.
But a similar voter-approved ban in California has been upheld by another federal appeals court.
Oklahoma's ballot measure was similar to California's plan, as well as other approved proposals in Nebraska, Washington and Arizona. The Republican-backed plan prohibits preferential treatment in contracts or education programs based on race, gender, ethnicity or national origin.
Posted: Saturday, November 17 2012, 04:19 PM CST
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Oklahoma lawmakers applaud Altus AFB training unit
May 23, 2013 20:35 GMT
ALTUS, Okla. (AP) -- Southwestern Oklahoma lawmakers are applauding the selection of Altus Air Force Base as the first formal training unit for the Air Force's new KC-46 air refueling tanker.
Sen. Mike Schulz of Altus said Thursday that the training unit will be good for the region's economy. Schulz says the unit means new construction jobs and additional positions for maintenance and technical support.
Rep. Charles Ortega of Altus says the Altus base's selection is a positive reflection not only on the base, but on the community and the state.
The Air Force plans to buy 179 KC-46 aircraft in the first part of a three-step plan to replace existing refueling aircraft. The new aircraft will have more refueling capacity and will be more efficient.
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