Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after Congress adjourned until November without voting to extend tax cuts for all American families and businesses:
"Congress is leaving a lot of unfinished business on the table. Speaker Pelosi and her party are sending legislators home without allowing a vote on tax relief. It's highly irresponsible to adjourn without permitting consideration of tax breaks, which have bipartisan support and would bring urgently needed certainty and relief to our struggling job market.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today issued the following statement after House Republicans released the Pledge to America, a new governing agenda that includes policies to cut spending and reform government:
"The American people are demanding decisive action to control government spending and reform the legislative process, and the Pledge to America is designed to begin delivering results immediately.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, in separate legislative sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, respectively, approved legislation sponsored by the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation to honor the service members of Oklahoma’s Army and Air National Guard. The identical resolutions, H. Res. 1052 and S. Res. 624, express gratitude to the members of the Oklahoma Guard and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) traveled last week to Afghanistan to observe operations and meet with troops, including service members deployed from Oklahoma.
"It was a privilege to meet with our soldiers and military leaders serving in Afghanistan," Cole said. "I was honored by the opportunity to express gratitude on behalf of our state to Oklahoma's own service members and civilians serving in harm's way."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement in response to the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq:
"Iraq, the world and America are safer because America removed Saddam Hussein from power. Combat troops returning from Iraq have earned our utmost gratitude and respect for their courage and sacrifice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was honored recently with the Oklahoma Veterans Council Special Award for his support of veterans, military personnel and their families. Cole accepted the award at the Veterans Council meeting in Oklahoma City.
"I am honored to receive this award," Cole commented. "Our veterans and active duty military have earned our utmost support for their service and sacrifice. I will continue to work to ensure service members receive the care and resources they deserve."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after House Democrats passed H.R. 1586, the latest "stimulus" bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after the House vote on H.R. 3534, the "CLEAR" Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4899, a supplemental appropriations bill to provide critical funding for war operations in Afghanistan and Iraq:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior approved language to amend the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (IRA) to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes. The policy would address issues created by the Carcieri v. Salazar decision: