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The Daily Blast

Written by Dick Pryor Saturday, 04 February 2012 00:22

This week on ONR for February 3, 2012

• Oklahoma is facing a doctor shortage, making it more difficult than ever to get medical attention in rural areas.
• Logan Layden of StateImpact Oklahoma shares a report on the status of a program to provide low-cost dental services.
• As the legislative session begins, lawmakers rely on the results of interim studies to craft new legislation.
• In an ONR Extra, legislative leaders and the governor outline part of their legislative agenda.
• Erin Boeckman of e-Capitol brings us up-to-date on the start of the legislative session.
• Ted Streuli of The Journal Record reviews the week in business.
• Soldiers have a new "defensive" weapon to keep them safer in the theater of operations.
• Defense contractors react to news of military budget cuts and an end-date for the war in Afghanistan.
• An exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center recalls the days of Oklahoma's all-black towns.


• ONR, the Oklahoma News Report, airs Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.