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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of lenders’ challenge to Obama-era consumer protection bureau

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The Supreme Court gave a mostly skeptical hearing Tuesday to payday lenders who are challenging the constitutionality of the Obama-era consumer protection agency. Most of the justices suggested they were not ready to strike down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau simply because it is funded with fees from the Federal Reserve rather than an annual appropriation.
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Dawn Brakey with Pioneer Tech celebrates National OkAPEX Day

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PONCA CITY, OK -- For over 38 years, APEX Accelerators, (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers), like the one at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC), have helped expand the number of small businesses that successfully compete for and win federal, state, and local government contracts. This program has been rebranded recently, but its mission is the same. Oklahoma PTAC is now Oklahoma APEX Accelerator, a name that the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education chose in coordination with a recent change in the federal grant program under the U.S. Department of Defense. Pioneer Tech’s own Dawn Brakey is excited about the change.
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Fresh Start

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INGREDIENTS • 4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas • 3/4 cup shredded cheese • 1/2 cup cooked beans • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (corn, mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a skillet to medium.

Happenings & Announcements

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The Ponca City Gospel Jubilee will feature the Amundson Family Saturday October 7th at 6:30 p.m. Coming to the Jubilee from Stillwater Oklahoma. This family ministry will add family flavored bluegrass and old-time country music, uplifting and fun entertainment. It is certain to comfort the soul, put a smile on the face, and cause a positive distraction from all of the negative talk we seem to be bombarded with.
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State of the City forum held at City Hall

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The first of three fall forums by the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Ponca Politics Committee was held on Friday, Sept. 29. This forum, held at City Hall, was the State of the City and saw Mayor Homer Nicholson and City Manager Craig Stephenson share updates on Ponca City’s various departments and projects with citizens that gathered for the forum. The forum was also streamed live on Facebook, on the Chamber’s page for those at home to view the forum.