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DOE Announces Support for OU’s Geothermal Energy Research Project

August 11, 2020 Press Release

Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated the University of Oklahoma (OU) after its geothermal energy research project was selected for funding support by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Vaccines Save Lives

August 10, 2020 Weekly Columns

The month of August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, which is a very timely subject considering the unprecedented circumstances we are facing in the world right now. For decades, communities around the globe have relied on vaccinations and immunizations to protect us from dangerous, deadly diseases.

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Healthcare

Cole Calls on Democratic Leaders to Act

August 10, 2020 Press Release

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement on the current state of negotiations between congressional and Trump Administration leaders on a fifth coronavirus relief package.

Cole Mourns Loss of General Brent Scowcroft

August 7, 2020 Press Release

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today mourned the loss of Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft.

Issues:

Foreign Affairs

Serving with Giants

August 3, 2020 Weekly Columns

In the long history of our great Republic, neither Congress nor those who serve there have ever been held in high regard. And, if polling is to be believed, the institution and its members have never been more unpopular than they are today.

Cole Statement on Passage of House Democrats’ Second Partisan FY 2021 Appropriations Package

July 31, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against House passage of H.R. 7617, a six-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2021.

Issues:

Economy

Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat

July 31, 2020 Weekly Chats

Cole: "We must pass appropriations that reflect the Bipartisan Budget Act"

July 30, 2020 Speech

I stand today in opposition to H.R. 7617, the second set of appropriations bills to be considered by the House.

Issues:

Economy

East Central University Awarded Prestigious IMLS Grant

July 29, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today congratulated East Central University after it was named a National Leadership Grants for Libraries recipient by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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Education

Working to Support Our Common Defense

July 28, 2020 Weekly Columns

Last week, Congress made significant progress on critical legislation that supports our common defense and ensures protection of U.S. interests around the world. While much work remains in the days and weeks ahead, I am proud that lawmakers in both chambers are one step closer to completing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the sixtieth year in a row.

Issues:

Defense and National Security, Veterans & Military Retirees