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Economy & Small Business

March 6, 2023
Weekly Columns
Since assuming office, President Joe Biden has issued an unprecedented number of unchecked executive orders that have undoubtedly hindered the United States’ economy from fully recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

March 1, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation Act.

February 27, 2023
Weekly Columns
President Joe Biden and Democrats’ inflationary spending spree and high-tax proposals have certainly left Americans in financially challenging times. Meanwhile, they continue to push the mass cancelation of student debt, which would undoubtedly make our nation’s inflationary crisis worse.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessEducation

January 30, 2023
Weekly Columns
Earlier this month, the United States hit its debt ceiling, which is currently at $31.4 trillion. After raising the debt limit by $2.5 trillion just two years ago in 2021, this sobering news should serve as a wakeup call that we must reduce our nation’s spending and implement meaningful fiscal reforms to address America’s debt crisis before it is too late.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessSocial SecurityTaxes

December 26, 2022
Weekly Columns
One-party Democratic rule in Washington has led to several unprecedented crises in our country and around the globe.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentImmigration

December 23, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617, the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package.

November 28, 2022
Weekly Columns
For the second year in a row, Americans will experience the most expensive holiday season on record as inflation remains at a 40-year high.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

November 14, 2022
Weekly Columns
Due to the runaway inflation caused by the irresponsible spending policies of Democrats, Americans are struggling more financially than they have in 40 years.
Issues:Economy & Small Business