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Cole Offers Amendment on AUMF for NDAA FY18
For this year's National Defense Authorization Act, I offered an amendment to open the debate on the Authorization of the Use of Military Force. It would direct the President to provide to Congress a strategy and a budgetary analysis needed to defeat Al-Quaeda, the Taliban, The Islamic State of Iraq and ISIS. -
Cole on Congress with guest Rep. Fred Upton
Was a pleasure to have my friend and colleague Rep. Fred Upton as a guest for the latest episode of “Cole on Congress.” It was great to discuss Congressional support for biomedical research, as well as get to know him and the Sixth District of Michigan a little more. -
Cole Receives Alzheimer's Impact Movement 2017 Humanitarian Award
I am so grateful, humbled and honored to be the recipient of Alzheimer's Impact Movement 2017 Humanitarian Award. This is extremely touching for me as someone who has been through the heartbreaking experiences brought on by this disease. Fighting Alzheimer’s will always be one of my highest priorities. -
Making Social Security Last For All
At a time when trust in government is at or near an all-time low, it is critical that Congress and the President do everything we can to ensure that American tax dollars are being well-spent. -
Cole Honored as 2016 Red Earth Ambassador of the Year
Extremely honored to be named the Red Earth Ambassador of the Year. My Native American heritage and the rich culture that Native Americans have contributed to our nation is very important to me, and I will always be committed to be a champion for their legacy.
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July 17, 2017
Weekly Columns
For fifty-six years, Congress has consecutively passed a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation authorizes funding and operations for the Department of Defense and military personnel. It is one of Congress’ most basic and fundamental responsibilities.
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July 14, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he voted for H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. This legislation authorizes funding and operations for the Department of Defense and military personnel, and was passed in the House by a vote of 344-81.
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July 10, 2017
Weekly Columns
For more than fifty years the United States has had a contentious and adverse relationship with North Korea. Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, we have maintained a military presence in South Korea and have considered South Korea as a strong ally in the region.