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April 22, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) joined other leaders of Republican leadership today in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to reveal the "commonsense plan" to lower gas prices that she promised two years ago. The Daily Fuel Gauge Report from AAA reports that the current national average for gasoline is the highest it has ever been at $3.51 a gallon.


April 9, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today after attending the second set of reports on progress in Iraq delivered by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker.

"General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker once again delivered a frank and telling report to Congress and the American people. They were very deliberate and candid in their assessments of both our progress in Iraq as well as the challenges that remain."


March 19, 2008

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today, the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee has traveled to Iraq seven times since serving in Congress, most recently last October.


March 14, 2008

For Immediate Release March 14, 2008

Cole Condemns Time Wasted on Flawed Partisan FISA Attempt
Following Secret Intelligence Briefing, House Needs to Pass Bipartisan Senate Version

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following comments today, joining many of his colleagues calling for Senate-passed FISA modernization reform legislation to be brought to the House floor for consideration and passage.


March 11, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding four town hall meetings in the southwest and southeast parts of the district in late March. During these meetings, Representative Cole is available to talk with Fourth District constituents and answer their questions about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.


March 10, 2008

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that local fire departments in need of federal funds can begin applying for special grants. The funds are available through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The application period is open until April 4th.


March 6, 2008

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today after the release of the Democratic Majority's FY 2009 proposed federal budget.


February 26, 2008

Cole Invites 4th District Students to Enter Congressional Art Contest

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that his office is accepting student artwork for the Annual Congressional Art Competition and National Exhibition, "An Artistic Discovery." High School students from the Fourth District of Oklahoma are welcome to contact Cole's Norman office to get more information. The winning piece of art will be on display for thousands of visitors to view in the Cannon Tunnel of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.


February 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he withdrew his name from the Appropriations race shortly before the Steering Committee meeting. The Steering Committee met this afternoon to select a replacement on the House Appropriations Committee following the departure of Roger Wicker.


February 12, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding two town hall meetings in the metro area in mid-February. During the meeting Cole will talk with constituents, discuss federal legislation and hold a question and answer session.