Press Releases
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.
Debt Forgiveness to Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District
Bill Provides Critical Step to Future Development of Lake Texoma Shoreline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted against H.R. 2419 - more commonly known as the Farm Bill. Citing a last minute tax provision intended to offset spending requests, Cole and others pointed out that such a tax hike could potentially drive foreign investors and American jobs out of the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today on H.R. 2929, the latest political feat masquerading as a bill offered by House Democrats.
Rep. Cole Condemns Bait and Switch Policy for Upward Bound
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) spoke in favor of his amendment to prevent the Department of Education from imposing an unnecessary and unfair evaluation policy on the Upward Bound program. The amendment was passed by voice vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) today announced that Boeing, BAE Systems and the U.S. Army have jointly chosen Elgin, Oklahoma as the site of the Army’s Non-Line of Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) integration center.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that he has promoted Liz Eddy to serve as his Press Secretary. Liz will be replacing Carmen Terry who has accepted a position working for Congressman John Carter as his Communications Director.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today opposed H.R. 2956, legislation that would, among other things, require the Secretary of Defense to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 120 days. This legislation is a clear attempt by the new majority in Congress to undermine the authority and recommendations of our commanders in the field of combat.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today welcomed the government's announcement that this year's federal budget deficit will be nearly $40 billion lower than originally projected, which means that the deficit is less than half of what it was just three years ago. The Associated Press reports that the drop can be credited to "impressive revenue growth from the healthy economy."