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Cole Applauds Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

October 26, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States.

A Precious Right to Exercise

October 26, 2020 Weekly Columns

While not all Americans are called to public service, each of us has a role to play in shaping and determining the direction of our country and our communities. With Election Day right around the corner and absentee voting already underway, I encourage you to exercise your precious right to vote and have a say in choosing who will represent you locally and nationally.

Cole Named a Guardian of Small Business by NFIB

October 23, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was named a Guardian of Business by the National Federation of Independent Business.

Issues:

Small Business

Cole Statement on Retirement of OSU President Burns Hargis

October 23, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Burns Hargis announced his plans to retire as president of Oklahoma State University (OSU) on July 1, 2021.

Cole Mourns Passing of Ed Apple

October 21, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today mourned the loss of Ed Apple, a devoted and longtime Duncan community leader, who recently passed away.

Cole Applauds President Trump’s Commitment to Indian Country

October 21, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Trump Administration unveiled Putting America’s First Peoples First.

Issues:

Tribal Relations

Cole Applauds EDA’s Substantial Investment in Ardmore Area

October 20, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) applauded last week’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) that a $1.25 million grant will be awarded to the Ardmore Development Authority, located in the Fourth District of Oklahoma.

Issues:

Economy

A Realistic Path Forward

October 15, 2020 Weekly Columns

Looking back on the unprecedented events, hardships, challenges and losses we’ve navigated this year, certainly everyone would agree that 2020 has been a roller coaster experience none of us asked for or wanted.

Can’t Trust Communist China

October 8, 2020 Weekly Columns

No country has been spared from the repercussions of China’s coronavirus missteps and cover-up that accelerated the current global pandemic. However, the coronavirus crisis is not the first time the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has demonstrated it is an untrustworthy competitor.

Issues:

Foreign Affairs

Cole Congratulates National Blue Ribbon Schools in OK-04

October 7, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) this week congratulated two elementary schools located in the Fourth District of Oklahoma following their selection by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020.

Issues:

Education