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Executive News: Sequester is only latest chapter in politics

By the time you read this edition of the Oklahoma Banker, the sequester will be old news. Sort of. What it means going forward – for all of us – is another story and is one we're going to have to deal with. It's one of the many reasons I keep asking you and others in your bank to become more involved in “political” matters in Washington, and to make sure the voice for banking is heard.

Oklahoma banks show record earnings in 2012

Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported aggregate net income of $34.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the FDIC.

Consumer champion

Elaine Dodd, OBA vice president/fraud is well known by Oklahoma bankers for her passionate work to protect Oklahomans from scams and fraud. On Thursday, Feb. 21, she was awarded the 2013 Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award by the Oklahoma Attorney General's office.

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