Education
February 11, 2008
In the next few months, soon-to-be high school graduates across the country are going to be weighing their college education options. One of the most practical deciding factors for most families and students is the cost of tuition at prospective schools.
Issues:Education
September 22, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole, along with members from Louisiana, introduced legislation last week, H.R. 3788 that would allow the Secretary of Education to waive the continuous service requirements of the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program for teachers whose employment is interrupted by a major disaster.
Issues:Education
June 24, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for the FY06 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Act (H.R. 3010) which will provide funding for important education and health programs.
Issues:EducationHealthcare
June 21, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today that both TRIO and GEAR UP are funded in the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2006 that will be debated in the House this week.
Issues:Education
May 19, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole announced today that the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) will now be accepting applications for 2005 grants.
May 4, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole voted today for the Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act (H.R. 366) which will help states and local communities strengthen vocational and technical educational opportunities for students.
Issues:Education
November 19, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Tom Cole voted for The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), H.R. 1350.
Issues:Education
October 7, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for The Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act (H.R. 5186) that will provide teachers additional loan forgiveness on Federal student loans.
September 9, 2004
Washington, D.C. – To continue his commitment to education, healthcare and America's workers, Congressman Tom Cole voted today for the Labor Health and Human Services Bill (H.R. 5006).
Issues:EducationHealthcare
September 8, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole congratulated the following students on receiving a scholarship from the Best Buy Children's Foundation: Ashley Bedford, Oklahoma City; Jessica Martin; Oklahoma City; and Scott Stewart, Ada.
Issues:Education