Sen. James Lankford

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On #MLKDay we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr & honor his legacy. https://t.co/S11Nc4wca7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Taiwan has shown the strength of democracy and gives hope to many other nations as they fight to preserve their fundamental freedoms. Congratulations to President Tsai Ing-wen on winning re-election to lead the people of Taiwan. — PolitiTweet.org

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Work adds value & purpose to life & we should provide opportunities for all who are able. For those who aren’t, it’s vital that our social safety nets are there to take care of those in need. — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s been a long road, but after 50 years #SocialSecurity disability will reflect a 21st century economy. Thanks @realDonaldTrump for pushing these much-needed changes over the finish line. — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2015, I offered an amendment to the Budget Act that would improve the process & prevent those from receiving #SocialSecurity disability who aren't disabled. Part of that amendment again included updating the grid. — PolitiTweet.org

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We have been fighting for updates for years. In 2014, I requested that the Acting Commissioner make 11 reforms to #SocialSecurity disability that they had agency authority to change and didn’t need congressional approval for. One of those was updating the grid. — PolitiTweet.org

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The grid hasn’t been updated since 1978. Because of that, the eligibility criteria doesn’t include modern day jobs that use 21st century technologies. — PolitiTweet.org

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Under the current system, part of #SocialSecurity disability eligibility is defined by an employment grid, which is a list of every job in the marketplace. It is used with a decision-making tool that factors things like age, education, & work experience. — PolitiTweet.org

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Big news for the future of @SocialSecurity disability program. The eligibility criteria hasn't been meaningfully updated since 1978, leaving many on disability even though there are opportunities for those who want to work. — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy 122nd birthday to the city of Tulsa! Throughout its history the city has been a leader in innovation, industry, and culture. The future is bright for Tulsa. — PolitiTweet.org

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We are not at war with Iran, nor should we be at war with Iran. But it’s undeniable that tensions are high right now between our two countries. I break down the current tension with Iran on the latest episode of the Breakdown. Listen here: https://t.co/HjmuP6oY5s — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MariaBartiromo: USMCA deals with intellectual property theft, price protection: Sen. Lankford https://t.co/BV8zxFN1nV @MorningsMaria @… — PolitiTweet.org

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Today marks the adoption of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786. 234 years ago, Thomas Jefferson made clear that Americans would be committed to protecting & maintaining religious liberty for all – to freely practice a faith or choose to have no faith at all. https://t.co/xl6m6BbBPO — PolitiTweet.org

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USMCA cleared its last hurdle today & is headed to @RealDonaldTrump’s desk. This 21st-century trade agreement helps OK agriculture & manufacturing & helps better protect Americans’ intellectual property. https://t.co/yxmvpqNQED — PolitiTweet.org

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Our fight is with terrorists and those who wish to harm Americans, not innocent people in nations like Iran with governments that do not share our value of human dignity. — PolitiTweet.org

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Congratulations to @RealDonaldTrump on getting the Phase-One Trade Agreement w/ China done. Every president has tried to get China to be more fair in their trade--more ag sales, greater intellectual property protections & first step toward a more open market. — PolitiTweet.org

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No one, including me, wants a war with Iran, but the US will continue to protect Americans from terrorism. https://t.co/RtnHkjgosJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Here is the resolution from the Clinton impeachment trial that passed 100-0 and laid out the process of the trial, including when witnesses could be called. https://t.co/HjmuP6oY5s https://t.co/OFvE7WibTK — PolitiTweet.org

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The House had plenty of time to call witnesses, they just didn’t want to work over Christmas or take the time to do a fair investigation where both sides could be heard. — PolitiTweet.org

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During the 25 day impeachment process in the House, @SpeakerPelosi insisted they had to hurry and had no time call to witnesses because it was so urgent. Then the House held the impeachment papers for 25 days before they sent them to the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks for the conversation, @hughhewitt. Many are asking about the process. I had the opportunity to chat with the former parliamentarian Alan Frumin who was there during the Clinton trial to pick is brain on impeachment process. https://t.co/HjmuP6oY5s — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @OKCFOX: Remembering the 168: We are remembering those who were killed in the Oklahoma City Bombing leading up to the 25th anniversary.… — PolitiTweet.org

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@SenatorTester and I are working on a bill to ensure veterans get the care they need and deserve. Our bill will help make sure the inspector general has every tool available to transparently address any issues when it comes to VA Healthcare. https://t.co/ndzExl7Bea — PolitiTweet.org

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All Americans need to be vigilant about is their cybersecurity. You can protect yourself by making sure your software is up to date, passwords are set to the highest security level/changed frequently & using two-factor authentication. https://t.co/Fmu7rM8UGo — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s odd the House urgently moved to impeach @RealDonaldTrump but is now refusing to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate so we can begin the trail. I joined my colleagues on a straight-forward resolution to call on @SpeakerPelosi to send the articles to the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Soleimani was a known terrorist leader that was leading acts of aggression against Americans for a very long time. I’m thankful to the men and women in our military & Intel Community that carried out their mission to continue to protect Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joined @Sen_JoeManchin @SenatorTester @MarshaBlackburn @SenJohnKennedy in a letter to the FCC urging them to provide reliable coverage & improve coverage for rural communities before expanding 5G capabilities. Our communities need dependable service to thrive in our digital world https://t.co/YIxZSkjkdb — PolitiTweet.org

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I gave my reaction to Iran’s attack on American troops stationed in Iraq on @EWTNNewsNightly Here’s the full clip: https://t.co/PVzPTQiN4J — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm grateful there was no loss of life from the airstrike & our military was in a position to protect our troops on the ground. @realDonaldTrump made it clear he does not want a war with Iran but we are not going to allow the Iranians to take American lives. — PolitiTweet.org