Press Releases

Park Chosen to Appear on Coin

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement acknowledging the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the recent decision by the Treasury Department to include the park's image on the Oklahoma quarter-dollar to be issued in 2011 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

Congressman Calls for More Accountability in Presidential Appointments

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement regarding President Obama's speech on health care given during a joint session of Congress.

"The American people do not want another speech. They want a sensible bipartisan health care plan that lowers costs, increases coverage and avoids tax increases or benefit cuts."

Ada and Ardmore Town Hall Location Changes Included

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be adding an additional town hall meeting in Mustang, Okla., on Monday, August 24th from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding five town hall meetings in the month of August. Congressman 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today during the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee markup, U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) worked with members of the Committee to redirect $10 million dollars of funding for pediatric cancer research and eradication efforts. Cole is Oklahoma's sole member of the House Appropriations Committee.

WASHINGTON – Today the House of Representatives passed H.Res.469, a resolution honoring the life and contributions of Wayman Tisdale. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced the bill in May after Tisdale passed away.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today regarding H.R. 2454, the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill.