Oklahomans Contact Congressional Delegation Over Debt Debate Worries

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Thousands of Oklahomans concerned about the debt ceiling debate and its impact on social security, military pay and the economy are phoning, faxing and e-mailing the state's Congressional delegation.

If the House, Senate and President Barack Obama fail to agree on a plan to raise the debt ceiling by Tuesday, August 2, the nation will default for the first time. Some financial analysts say not reaching a deal could lead to economic catastrophe. Interest rates could rise and the dollar could decline. The nation's triple-A credit rating could also be downgraded, which could lead to a steep stock market plunge.

President Obama has also indicated Social Security checks might not be mailed on time, but Republicans have called that a "scare tactic." One thing is certain: Without an increase in the debt limit, the federal government will not be able to pay all its bills next month.

Phone lines for members of Congress have been clogged with calls from worried constituents. You can contact members of Oklahoma's Congressional delegation at any of the following numbers or websites:

Rep. John Sullivan, District 1
Website: sullivan.house.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 225-2111
Tulsa and Bartlesville office phone: (918) 749-0014
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/oklahomaconservative

Rep. Dan Boren, District 2
Website: www.house.gov/boren
Washington office phone: (202) 225-2701
Muskogee office phone: (918) 687-2533
Claremore office phone: (918) 341-9336
McAlester office phone: (918) 423-5951
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Congressman-Dan-Boren/316701506796

Rep. Frank Lucas, District 3
Website: www.house.gov/lucas
Washington office phone: (202) 225-5565
Canadian County office phone: (405) 373-1958
Woodward office phone: (580) 256-5752
Stillwater office phone: (405) 624-6407
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Frank-Lucas/7872057395

Rep. Tom Cole, District 4
Website: www.house.gov/cole
Washington office phone: (202) 225-6165
Norman office phone: (405) 329-6500
Lawton office phone: (580) 357-2131
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Congressman-Tom-Cole/146497782066300

Rep. James Lankford, District 5
Website: http://lankford.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-2132
Oklahoma City office phone: (405) 234-9900
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/RepLankford

Sen. Jim Inhofe
Website: inhofe.senate.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 224-4721
Tulsa office phone: (918) 748-5111
Oklahoma City office phone: 405/608-4381
McAlester office phone: (918) 426-0933
Enid office phone: (580) 234-5105
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/jiminhofe

Senator Tom Coburn
Website: http://coburn.senate.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 224-5754
Oklahoma City office phone: (405) 231-4941
Tulsa office phone: (918) 581-7651
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/teamcoburn#!/teamcoburn?sk=wall&filter=1