WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin issued the following press release:

This morning, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) visited the Bartlesville area to hear from local business leaders, public officials, and high school students. Included in the meeting were new Bartlesville Chamber Director Tressa Cruse, Tri-County Tech Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor, Bartlesville City Manager Mike Bailey, and Economic Development Director Chris Batchelder. The Senator shared a brief update from Washington, D.C.-including the current partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-before opening the floor for questions.

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