"We want to make the voter registration process as easy as possible for our homeowners who may not have had the chance to register with their new address, said Sales Director Anita Wagoner. "We also invite the general public to stop by our 18 locations and make sure their voice is heard on Election Day." ?

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Holmes to speak at Cornbread -- Beans

Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman, Dr. Ivan Holmes, will be the featured speaker at the Tyner Cornbread -- Beans luncheon Friday at StepBrothers restaurant.

Holmes, who holds a Ph.D.?from Tulsa University, was elected to his current position during the party's 2007 state convention. He was the campaign manager for Labor Secretary Lloyd Fields, and also served as the communications director for that department. Holmes is a former member of both the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents, appointed by then-Gov. David Boren, and?the Oklahoma Crime Commission. For years, he served as head of the journalism?department at Northeastern Oklahoma State University.

The luncheon, sponsored by the Cleveland County Democrats, starts at 11:30 a.m. with the speaker beginning about noon.? Cornbread and beans are available for $5 including tea and gratuity, or attendees may order from the menu. The meeting is open to the public.

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Inhofe recognized as Guardian of Small Business

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small business owners in the 110th Congress. Inhofe has been recognized as a "Guardian of Small Business" in every Congress since being elected to the U.S. Senate.

"It is an honor to be recognized by NFIB, the nation's leading small business association, as a guardian of small business," Inhofe said. "Through perseverance, innovation and quality service, small business owners represent the value of free enterprise. From affordable health plans to tax incentives, I will continue to support legislation that promotes private ownership and small business growth."

NFIB President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer praised Inhofe for "standing for small business," citing Inhofe's 89 percent NFIB voting record.?

In presenting the award, Stottlemyer said, "The record shows that Sen. Inhofe is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 110th Congress. This award reflects our members' appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business."

Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of its members to own, operate and grow their businesses.

-- Transcript Staff