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HUD Provides Nearly $37 Million to Help Oklahomans Recover from Powerful Tornadoes
August 30, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced nearly $37 million in disaster recovery aid to the City of Moore, Oklahoma and to the State of Oklahoma to help local communities recover from a devastating spate of storms, including a powerful tornado that struck Moore on May 20th.
Issues:Science and Technology
Cole Statement on Chris Lane Murder
August 21, 2013
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Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after the tragic murder of Chris Lane, an Australian student and baseball player at East Central University in Ada. Lane was randomly targeted and murdered by three teenagers last Friday in Duncan.
Landrieu, Cole Introduce Bill to Help Families Stay Safe during Tornadoes
August 1, 2013
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Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. today introduced legislation that would help families use disaster loans to build tornado safe rooms. The Tornado Family Safety Act (H.R. 2908 / S.

Issues:Science and Technology
Cole Supports Defense Appropriations Act
July 24, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, on Wednesday. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, supports our dedicated troops and continues current military operations.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessDefense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Amendment Exempts Working Capital Fund Employees from Furloughs
July 24, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after House passage of his amendment which prevents funds from being used to implement a furlough, if the reason given is sequestration. Relief would be given to Defense Department employees paid from the Working Capital Fund.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Obamacare Mandate Delay Must Extend to Individuals
July 17, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after passage of two bills that addressed the Obamacare mandate on individuals and businesses.
Issues:Healthcare
Cole Praises House Passage of Farm Bill
July 11, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised passage of H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013. The legislation was introduced on the House floor by Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03) and passed by a vote of 216-208 on Thursday.

Issues:Agriculture
Obamacare Still Unworkable and Unfair for Americans
July 3, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Obama announced that businesses would not be required to cover their workers under Obamacare for another year.
Issues:Healthcare
A Year Later, Affordable Care Act Still Unaffordable
June 28, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) commented on the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the president’s health care law. With full implementation less than six months away, the law will increase premium costs, lead to doctor shortage and create fewer jobs.
Issues:Healthcare
Cantor, Cole Urge Pediatric Research During Hospital Visit
June 27, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-07) and Congresswomen Renee Ellmers (NC-02) and Susan Brooks (IN-05) on Tuesday to urge pediatric research.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessScience and Technology