In the News
Below are some examples of the latest news articles that discuss my activities and legislative efforts.
- The Tulsa World: House Votes for Stimulus Package (January 29, 2009)
- The National Review: Obama Explains FDR's Folly? (January 28, 2009)
- The Oklahoman: Rep. Frank Lucas Says He'll Vote against Stimulus Package (January 28, 2009)
- Red State: National Security Requires Solid Planning (January 28, 2009)
- State's Standing Shifting (January 25, 2009)
- Lawmakers Vow to Block Gitmo Inmates in State (January 24, 2009)
- Congress Daily: New Membership On House Panel Shifts Locus To Plains (January 23, 2009)
- Oklahoma Farm Report: Congressman Lucas Announces Subcommittee Minority Leadership for House Ag Committee (January 23, 2009)
- Tulsa World: House Votes to Block Second Half of Bailout (January 22, 2009)
- The Hill: House GOP to seek meeting with Obama on stimulus (January 20, 2009)
- The Boise City News: A Bailout on the Bailout (January 20, 2009)
- The Bixby Bulletin: Lucas Names Nicole Scott as Staff Director for House Agriculture Committee (January 19, 2009)
- The Stillwater News Press: Student to See History (January 17, 2009)
- The Oklahoman: Oklahoma reaction to Bush's farewell speech (January 16, 2009)
- The Enid News and Eagle: Helping Farmers Survive, Thrive (January 16, 2009)
- Enid News and Eagle: Challenges still lie ahead for farm-friendly ag chief (January 15, 2009)
- Oklahoma Farm Report: House Ag Republicans Named by Congressman Lucas (January 13, 2009)
- High Plains Journal: Who's in, who's out and what to watch for in Washington (January 13, 2009)
- Ponca City News: Frank Lucas to Serve on House Committee (January 11, 2009)
- Oklahoman Farm Report: Congressman Frank Lucas Organizing His House Ag Committee Minority Office- Names Nicole Scott as Staff Director (January 9, 2009)
- Congressional Quarterly: Farm Finances and Rural Infrastructure Need Help, Lawmakers Say (January 8, 2009)
- The Oklahoma Farm Report: Congressman Frank Lucas Formally Takes Over Ranking Minority Position on US House Ag Committee (January 6, 2009)
- The Oklahoman: Oklahoma's representation still carries clout in Congress} (January 4, 2009)
December 2008
- Oklahoma near the bottom in 'power rankings' (December 29, 2008)
- We Must Look Ahead (December 22, 2008)
- Prairie Dog Could Get Protections (December 15, 2008)
- Lucas Named GOP Ag Leader (December 11, 2008)
- Lucas Lands Top Position for GOP in Ag Panel (December 11, 2008)
- Lucas to Focus Efforts on CFTC, Farm Bill Implementation (December 11, 2008)
- House Members React to Bailout (December 11, 2008)
- Lucas Up on Farm Panel (December 11, 2008)
- Lucas Named New House Agriculture Ranking Member (December 11, 2008)
- Lucas Named As GOP Ag Committee Leader (December 11, 2008)
- Oklahoma Delgates Vote 4-1 against Auto Bailout (December 10, 2008)
- Frank Lucas Picked as GOP Agriculture Leader (December 10, 2008)
- Lucas Named Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee by GOP Caucus (December 10, 2008)
- New Ranking Republican Member of US House Ag Committee- Frank Lucas (December 10, 2008)
- GOP Picks McHugh for Armed Services, Lucas for Agriculture (December 10, 2008)
- Lucas Picked as GOP Agriculture Leader (December 10, 2008)
- Lucas Eyed for House Agriculture Committee's Top GOP Spot (December 9, 2008)
- A Bailout on the Bailout (December 7, 2008)
- Time to Look Ahead (December 6, 2008)
November 2008
- Lawmakers Tour Flood-Damaged Areas (November 29, 2008)
- Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving (November 26, 2008)
- A Conversation with Congressman Frank Lucas on Conservation- And More (November 26, 2008)
- Flood Damage Seen by Lawmakers- Showing Need for Investment in Flood Control Structures (November 26, 2008)
- Second Stimulus Plan Draws Mixed Support from Oklahoma Lawmakers (November 16, 2008)
- Oklahoma Delegation Split on Automaker Aid (November 16, 2008)
October 2008
- Lucas Claims Bailout Bill Intent Changed (October 28, 2008)
- Frankly Speaking: My Concerns with the Bailout Bill (October 28, 2008)
- Lucas Takes Stand in Financial Crisis (October 27, 2008)
- Lucas Hits into Three Key Bills (October 19, 2008)
- Lucas Still Optimistic on Financial Bailout (October 10, 2008)
- Bailout Bill Passes (October 4, 2008)
- Oklahoma's Lucas Votes 'No' on Second Bailout Plan (October 3, 2008)
- Views may be Shifting on Rescue Plan (October 1, 2008)
September 2008
- Lucas Statement on Opposition to the Bailout Bill (September 30, 2008)
- Voting on the Bailout (September 30, 2008)
- Members of Oklahoma's House Delegation Split on Bailout Bill (September 29, 2008)
- Bill Fails; Oklahoman Delegation Split (September 29, 2008)
- Lucas Statement on Opposition to Bailout Bill (September 29, 2008)
- Economic Rescue Plan Splits Oklahoma's Conservatives (September 28, 2008)
- Bailout Plan Lacks Oversight, Inhofe Says (September 24, 2008)
- Inhofe Says Plan Drawn in Haste (September 24, 2008)
- Lucas: Alternatives Too Severe for U.S. without Bailout (September 24, 2008)
- Lucas Wants to Replace Nickel (September 23, 2008)
- State Delegation Divided on Bailout Plan (September 20, 2008)
- Grassland Concerns Detailed (September 20, 2008)
- House Passes H.R. 6899 No-Energy 'Energy' Bill (September 19, 2008)
- Lucas: Trade Nickel for Half-Dime (September 19, 2008)
- Oklahoma's Delegation Split on Energy Bill (September 17, 2008)
- Oil Drilling Plan Fails to Get Support of Most Oklahomans in House (September 17, 2008)
- President Arrives in Oklahoma (September 12, 2008)
- 8 Years of Drought Leaves Oklahoma Panhandle Dry (September 7, 2008)
August 2008
- Oklahoma GOP Likes Palin (August 30, 2008)
- Show Me the Constituents (Opinion) (August 10, 2008)
- Lucas Stops in Woodward (August 8, 2008)
- Lucas Applauds USDA Decision to Lower CRP Usage Fee in Cimarron, Texas, Beaver (August 5, 2008)
- Energy No-Action Has Lawmakers Clamoring (August 4, 2008)
July 2008
- Lucas Schedules Meetings (July 27, 2008)
- Ruling May Bring Ranchers Relief (July 25, 2008)
- Federal Judge Allows Cows to Graze on Protected Land (July 25, 2008)
- Local Oilmen Applaud Offshore Drilling Push (July 16, 2008)
- Drought, Rising Prices Creating Perfect Storm in Oklahoma Panhandle (July 11, 2008)
- Drought Relief Granted to Parched Oklahoma (July 10, 2008)
- Lucas Calls on USDA to Step Up and Help Get Cattle Forage after Judge Shuts off CRP Land (July 10, 2008)
- A Return to Energy Production (By Rep. Frank Lucas) (July 6, 2008)
- Panhandle Drought Aid Request Pushed (July 4, 2008)
- Congressmen Ask for Panhandle Disaster Declaration (July 3, 2008)
June 2008
- Youth Winners Tour Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2008)
- Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Handgun Ban (June 27, 2008)
- House Approves More Funds for Thriving Public Transit (June 27, 2008)
- Oklahoma Lawmakers Praise Landmark Ruling (June 27, 2008)
- Enid Will Be 1 of 4 VA Clinic Locations (June 27, 2008)
- Hurt Feared from Medicaid Shift (June 5, 2008)