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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement in response to comments by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) on the House floor today politicizing the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing:

"These outrageous remarks are deeply offensive to all Oklahomans - indeed all Americans. The fact that a Member of Congress would invoke this tragedy to make a cheap political statement is reprehensible. Members of both parties should show respect for the victims' families and refrain from using rhetoric that politicizes this tragic event.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding 10 town hall meetings in March and 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement upon the passing of Wilma Mankiller:

"All Oklahomans and every Native American who knew her mourn the passing of Wilma Mankiller. Chief Mankiller was not only the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, she was a national icon and role model for women and Native Americans everywhere.

Legislation would allow states to challenge federal regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced the 10th Amendment Regulatory Reform Act, which would provide special standing for state government officials to challenge regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of federal laws. Under the legislation, any rule proposed by a federal agency would be subject to constitutional challenges if state officials determine the rule infringes on powers reserved to the states under the 10th Amendment.

U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today after House Democrats passed H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010, and H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:

"Along with an overwhelming majority of Oklahomans, I strongly oppose the government takeover of health care and the arrogant way it's been forced upon the American people. This deeply flawed legislation raises taxes, expands government control and kills job creation, but it fails to cut health care costs or meaningfully reform the insurance system.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Rep. Tom Cole and his colleagues in Oklahoma’s House delegation introduced H.Res.1110, a resolution to honor the Oklahoma National Guard’s Agricultural Development Teams and commend members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan. The resolution also recognizes their dedication and their service to our nation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after voting against legislation to increase the debt limit:

"Runaway government spending is bankrupting the country, and the Democrats' response is to raise the debt limit and keep on borrowing and spending. Today's vote increased the debt limit for the sixth time in three years. That kind of spending is simply unsustainable.

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