Press Releases
Washington DC- Congressman Tom Cole has been named a "Hero of the Taxpayer" by the Americans for Tax Reform. Each year Americans for Tax Reform issue their annual ratings identifying elected officials who support a pro-taxpayer agenda on 20 issues facing Congress. To be given this award, Representatives must receive an 85% or better ranking on the Americans for Tax Reform scorecard.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tom Cole today announced the names of students from Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District who have received nominations to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies' entering class of 2004.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - "Today marks a decisive moment in the struggle to re-establish a civil society in Iraq. The capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is an important victory in the larger war on terrorism. His capture will surely be a giant step toward a more secure Iraq and a more peaceful Middle East," Congressman Tom Cole said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cole voted today in favor of a responsible plan that funds America's priorities for 2004 while providing for key education, health and security initiatives. The Conference Report on H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole secured $8,721,000 for priority projects in the Norman area in FY04 spending bills that passed in the U.S. House today. Included in the group of spending bills is funding for Phased Array Radar technology, important medical research at the University of Oklahoma, transportation projects and wastewater treatment.
Washington DC- Congressman Tom Cole secured $2,725,000 for priority projects in the Lawton area in FY04 spending bills that passed in the U.S. House today. Included in the group of spending bills is funding for the National Army Museum, water treatment and highway reconstruction.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole secured $325,000 in the FY04 Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for wastewater infrastructure improvements in Choctaw.
Washington DC- Congressman Tom Cole secured $950,000 for priority projects in the Midwest City area in FY04 spending bills that passed in the U.S. House today. Included in the group of spending bills is funding for upgrades in first responder emergency equipment and water treatment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole secured $700,000 in the FY04 Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for the four-lane reconstruction of Rockford Road from 12th St to SH-142 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Washington DC- With just a few days left until the President signs the historical bipartisan Medicare and Prescription Drug Bill, Congressman Tom Cole toured the Norman Regional Hospital and discussed the benefits for the local hospital under the new law.