OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — Some Oklahomans are breathing a small sigh of relief after Congressman Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) announced Friday that three federal facilities in the state, including the National Weather Center, will no longer be shut down by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but concern remains. In a news release on Friday, Cole said “common sense has prevailed” and that “after working closely with DOGE,” three Oklahoma federal facilities have been taken off the DOGE chopping block:
- An Indian Health Services facility in Oklahoma City.
- A Social Security office in Lawton.
- The National Weather Center in Norman.
State Sen. Mary Boren (D-Norman) and State Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (D-Norman), who both represent Norman, say they’re relieved the National Weather Center will remain open.
Leases for three federal facilities in Oklahoma spared from DOGE cuts, Congressman Cole says
“It’s comforting to know that the constituents in Norman that, you know, Congressman Cole and I share are being listened to,” said Boren.
“I appreciate the fact that Congressman Cole is not silent,” Rosecrants said.
Boren pointed out that it’s significant for Oklahoma that Cole serves as the U.S. House Appropriations Committee chair…