Economy & Small Business
March 3, 2014
Last month, President Obama filed his annual budget blueprint for fiscal year 2015. While the contents of his proposal have been a major topic of discussion in the news since then, its official release on March 4 will determine the next steps for lawmakers, who must work together to ultimately find a common agreement.
February 26, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two bills, during its “Stop Government Abuse” legislative week, that would bring greater accountability and prevent abuse within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Issues:Economy & Small Business
February 21, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after it was revealed that the president’s annual budget blueprint will abandon his previous efforts to cut spending and reform entitlements.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
February 14, 2014
Like a person’s credit card limit, the debt ceiling is not meant to be reached or exceeded. If the nation approaches or reaches the debt ceiling, it should signal lawmakers and the president to deal with the debt, not add to it.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation that would raise the debt ceiling without addressing fiscal policy or federal spending. Cole opposed the legislation today that passed the House by a vote of 221-201.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
January 30, 2014
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January 15, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
January 15, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) offered closing remarks on the House Floor while managing the rule for H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014.
Issues:Economy & Small Business