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March 19, 2019
Press Release
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump recently signed into law the Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act as part of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act.
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March 19, 2019
Weekly Columns
Last week, President Trump sent his annual budget request to Congress for consideration. While the president’s proposal is not binding, it does importantly reveal the Administration’s funding priorities for the coming fiscal year and represents a necessary step in the annual budget and appropriations process.
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March 13, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced an upcoming event for Fourth District high school students, who are interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s fine military service academies. Parents, counselors and school officials are encouraged and welcome to attend along with students.
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March 12, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump this week sent his budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2020.
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March 11, 2019
Weekly Columns
Last week, House Democrats brought to the floor an enormously misguided piece of legislation that would limit free speech, weaken election security and redirect hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns.
March 8, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) will host two town hall meetings in Ada and Ardmore on Monday, March 18.
March 8, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 1. Introduced by House Democrats as “For the People Act,” Cole opposed the legislation, calling it “For the Politicians Act" or the "Welfare for Politicians Act."
March 4, 2019
Weekly Columns
Motivated by the desire to reduce gun violence, House Democrats last week brought up two pieces of legislation to expand background checks required for purchase and transfer of firearms. While I share the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and preventing mass violence, the legislation falls short of providing actual solutions to do so.
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February 28, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam. On behalf of the United States, President Trump did not agree to a proposed deal with the North Korean regime.
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