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Congratulations to OK-04 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Katie Prior from Oklahoma City, OK was chosen as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition with a charcoal piece named "Firefighter Ray." -
OU Women's Softball Team wins NCAA World Series
During a Rules Committee hearing, I was delighted to congratulate the OU Women's Softball Team on its victory in the NCAA college world series. -
Commencement at Grinnell College
This year I was invited to be part of spring commencement at my alma mater, and I was truly touched to be recognized with an honorary degree.
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September 26, 2016
Weekly Columns
Americans have become all too familiar with the recent confusing and shady practices of the Internal Revenue Service, and no one looks forward to seeing an envelope from them in their mailbox. It is one of the most unpopular government agencies because it is also one of the most powerful in its ability to literally ruin people’s lives.
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September 19, 2016
Weekly Columns
Even before he was elected President, Barack Obama had advocated the closure of Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp. Guantanamo is a U.S.
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September 13, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) as the 2016 Legislator of the Year during IFA’s Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting. The Legislator of the Year Award is given to lawmakers who consistently support a pro-franchising, pro-business agenda.
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September 12, 2016
Weekly Columns
One of the preeminent responsibilities of Congress, demonstrated by its inclusion in the Preamble to the Constitution, is to provide for the common defense. With that in mind, both Congress and the President have historically made maintaining a strong military a priority. We must always ensure that our men and women in uniform always have the best resources at their disposal.
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September 11, 2016
News Stories
The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 changed Oklahoma, the United States and the world in an uncounted variety of ways.