Press Releases

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.

"I am pleased to promote Liz Eddy to the position of press secretary," Congressman Cole said. "Liz is a hard-worker and I have every confidence that she will be able to excel. Our office is fortunate to have her in this critical position," Cole added.

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."

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today Congressman Cole (OK-4) sent a letter to President Bush requesting relief funding for Comanche County's flooded areas. This request would extend relief to the area in conjunction with Governor Henry's initial disaster request.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Alexa Healey, the winner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Healey traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the competition's annual ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.

"Oklahoma students are full of talent and dedication and it is an honor to serve them in Congress," said Congressman Cole. "I am happy that Alexa and her family were able to make the trip to Washington to see her artwork showcased in the Capitol building. This is truly an accomplishment."

Norman Water Feasibility Modified to $900,000

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives passed Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-4) bill that would authorize $900,000 to the Central Oklahoma Master Conservatory District (COMCD) for a water feasibility study to establish additional sources of water for Norman, Midwest City, and Del City, Oklahoma. An amendment passed that increased the funding from $300,000 to $900,000 during the full committee markup.