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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama's speech today on the deficit.

Cole serves on the Budget and Appropriations committees.

"Today's speech was the least presidential and most political President Obama has delivered yet. The president criticized and distorted the Republican budget plan without offering any substantive proposals of his own. Tax hikes do not qualify as a valid solution to our crushing entitlement debt.

House, Senate Agree to Largest Spending Cut in American History

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) released the following statement after Congress approved a temporary funding measure to avert a government shutdown and agreed to pass a long-term bill to cut almost $80 billion below President Obama's 2011 budget request -- the largest spending cut in American history:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced legislation requiring the Obama administration to release any State and Defense department documents pertaining to consultation with Congress prior to committing U.S. forces to intervene in Libya. Examining the documents will allow members of Congress to determine if the Obama administration complied with its requirements under the Constitution and War Powers Resolution to consult with the legislative branch before sending troops into combat operations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1363, The Troop Funding Bill, which was passed today by House Republicans. The legislation funds government operations for one week with cuts of $12 billion, provides funding for U.S. Armed Forces for the remainder of the fiscal year, and would avert a government shutdown if adopted in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding the Government Shutdown Prevention Act, which will be considered in the House of Representatives this week:

"It's been 39 days since House Republicans passed a bill to cut $100 billion and keep the government running for the rest of the year, yet the Senate refuses to act. Two things are obvious: Senate Democrats have no interest in cutting spending, and they believe a government shutdown serves their political interests.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) will be holding a series of town hall meetings in April. Rep. Cole will be available to answer questions and address concerns about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.

Please contact Cole's office in Norman at (405) 329-6500 for more information about the town hall meetings.

Ardmore- Monday, April 18 @ noon
Ardmore Convention Center
2401 N. Rockford Road
Ardmore, OK 73401

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House approved the latest in a series of short-term budget measures to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through April 8 while cutting $6 billion in spending:

"Democrats seem content to waste week after week dealing with their unfinished business from last year while our economic security hangs in the balance, but enough is enough. House Republicans have passed $100 billion in spending cuts, yet Senate Democrats can't even agree to cut $10 billion.