Press Releases

Allow Local Workers Back on Job – Resume Negotiations

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation stressed their desire to allow locals to return to work at Vance Air Force Base and for CSC and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) to begin broader negotiations in earnest.

Bill Discourages Detainee Transfers, Strengthens States Rights, Enacts Strict Guidelines for Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding eight town hall meetings across the Fourth Congressional District in April. During these meetings, Representative Cole will meet with citizens to address their concerns. The meetings will be held in Ada, Ardmore, Midwest City, Marietta, Norman, Chickasha, Purcell and Lawton.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement regarding H. Con. Res. 85, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for fiscal year 2010, which passed yesterday in the House.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today regarding President Obama's call for a new strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement today, calling for President Obama to remove Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner from his post.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement in an effort to encourage state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to apply for federal grants through the COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP). The grant application period closes April 14th.

Says Workers Deserve to Have Secret Ballots Protected

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) criticized a bill introduced today which will eliminate secret ballots in union organizing elections. The so-called Employee Free Choice Act has also been described as "card check" and will replace the private vote with a public sign-up.