Good morning. I call this business meeting to order. I have been informed that no democrats will be in attendance this morning in an effort to intentionally delay and obstruct the nomination of attorney general scott pruitt to be the administrator of the Environmental Protection agency. It is a disappointing turn of events. But lets review some history. On january 20th, 1993, january 21st, 1993, epa administrator nominee Carol Browner under democrat president bill clinton was confirmed by the senate. This is one day after he took office. On january 30th, 2001, epa administrator nominee Christie Todd whitman under george w. Bush was confirmed by the full senate. On january 22nd, 2009, epa administrator nominee lisa jackson, under democrat president barack obama was confirmed by the full senate, two days after he took office. Today is february 1st, and the minority has now obstructed even having a vote in committee on president Donald Trumps nominee, Oklahoma Attorney general scott pruit
Congressman Frank Lucas will update those in attendance on the latest efforts to pass the new Farm Bill, as well as other national and international issues he is dealing with
Annual KNID Agrifest in Enid brings optimism about the potential for next year’s crop and advancements from Oklahoma State University’s public wheat breeding program.