Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to extend tax cuts for all Americans:

"This bill is certainly not ideal, but allowing massive tax hikes to go into effect for every American during a recession is unacceptable. I would have preferred a more fiscally responsible plan that makes the current tax rates permanent and avoids dipping into the Social Security trust fund, but this is the best agreement possible at this time.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after voting against Democrats' tax bill:

"This vote is nothing more than a political stunt. Negotiations are under way to extend tax breaks for all taxpayers and small businesses. Staging this vote before the negotiations are complete shows that the Democratic majority cares more about scoring political points than about getting the economy moving."

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4783, the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. The legislation provides for the settlement of a 14-year-old class action suit in which over 500,000 American Indians sought an accounting of mismanaged trust accounts held by the United States for the benefit of individual Indian beneficiaries. The legislation passed the Senate on November 19 by unanimous consent, and a similar measure has twice passed the House.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was named today to serve on the GOP Majority Transition Team. This 22-member team will work to ensure a seamless transition to a new Republican majority in the 112th Congress so that the House can get to work immediately in January to address the priorities of the American people.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections:

"This election is a resounding rejection of big spending and big government. In their first chance to vote on the Obama/Pelosi agenda, citizens overwhelmingly voted against Obamacare, higher taxes and trillion-dollar deficits.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today issued the following statement after Bill Burgess was named Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army:

"I congratulate Bill Burgess on this important assignment. Bill has an outstanding record of public service in Oklahoma. As the son of a career Army non-com, incoming State Chamber of Commerce president, and a leader in business and education, Bill will bring an amazing range of contacts, experience and skills to the job. I have no doubt he will make an excellent Civilian Aide."

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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.