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The Hill: GOP battles to defund work of Obama labor board
June 28, 2015
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The Hill - Tim Devaney

Congressional Republicans are using the power of the purse to do battle against a series of controversial labor regulations from the Obama administration.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
The Hill: Labor-HHS funding bill advances for the first time in six years
June 24, 2015
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The Hill - By Rebecca Shabad

The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday advanced a $153 billion bill funding the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education and Labor for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
June 24, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today approved the draft fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill on a vote of 30-21. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Norman Transcript: Cole proposes $300 million for Alzheimer's Research
June 21, 2015
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Norman Transcript - Staff

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessHealthcare
Politico: Dems’ Labor HHS Amendments Fail
June 17, 2015
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Politico - Brian Mahoney

An appropriations subcommittee shot down a bid by Rep. Rosa DeLauro to increase funding for programs in the Labor HHS bill to the levels requested by President Barack Obama in his 2016 budget.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
June 16, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Praises Passage of Budget
April 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. Con Res. 11, the FY16 Budget Resolution Conference Report. This agreement balances the budget in 10 years, repeals Obamacare to lead the way for patient-centered reforms and provides funding to maintain a strong national defense. Passage of the legislation in both chambers will mark the first time since 2009 that Congress has agreed upon a budget.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Tax Reform Starts in Congress
April 6, 2015
Weekly Columns

Each year when it comes time for filing income taxes, hardworking Americans are forced to navigate what has become a needlessly complicated process.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Statement on Passage of House Republican Budget
March 25, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 27, to establish the federal government’s budget for fiscal year 2016. The House proposal recommended by Republicans would balance the budget in less than 10 years, cut spending by $5.5 trillion, provide funding to maintain a strong national defense, repeal Obamacare, reform both the tax code and entitlements—like Medicare and Medicaid—and present real solutions to grow the economy.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole on House budget: "This is our opening position"
March 24, 2015
Speech
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), during consideration of the rule for the House Republican budget for fiscal year 2016, made the following remarks on the House floor in support of the proposal:
Issues:Economy & Small Business