Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) released the following statement today in response to an ad placed in today's New York Times by MoveOn.org.

"It is widely known that MoveOn.org has attempted to intimidate Members of Congress into adopting a withdrawal timetable that experts believe would cause more death and destruction. The course they recommend would result in the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis. While that is their political prerogative, they have gone too far in their recent character attacks against General David Petraeus."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today after General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker delivered their Iraq progress reports to Congress.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) bid farewell today to summer intern Grant Haines. Haines was chosen by Cole to participate in the internship program in Washington, D.C.

"Internship programs in D.C. are a great way for students like Grant to obtain real life experience working for the government while living in an exciting city," Cole said. "Grant's helpful personality and dedicated work ethic have made him a wonderful intern. He did a great job this summer and his presence will be missed around the office."

WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) bid farewell today to summer intern Tyler Barrett. Barrett was chosen by Cole to participate in the internship program in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) bid farewell today to summer intern Elsie Urueta. Urueta was chosen by Cole to be an intern for a three month internship in the Washington D.C. office.

"Spending a summer as an intern is a wonderful way for students like Elsie to experience the government working environment," Congressman Cole said. "Elsie's personality and her commitment to hard work have made her a valuable member of our office this summer. She did a great job and we truly benefited from having her work here."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cole made the following statement after hearing the news that three disaster recovery centers have opened in Comanche, Pontotoc, and McClain counties. The temporary facilities are open for the next few days. Disaster victims can visit the centers to ask questions and receive written recovery-related information.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his district town hall schedule for August. Cole will travel within the Fourth District to meet with constituents to discuss key topics relating to federal legislation and Oklahoma.

"I am looking forward to going home and talking with Oklahomans about what concerns them," Congressman Cole said. "I am happy to invite people from the Fourth District to come voice their concerns and ask questions about federal issues and how they affect Oklahoma."

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