Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today released the following statement regarding Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"This week marks the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq. While there is no doubt that the situation in Iraq has been more difficult than originally anticipated, we must not overlook the success American forces along with the Iraqi people have made in the advancement towards freedom."

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) is pleased to announce Alexa Healey of Ardmore as the winner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. The artwork titled "Chucks" was chosen from many pieces submitted by young artists from Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District.

"Oklahoma students are full of talent and dedication and it is an honor to serve them in Congress," said Congressman Cole. "Alexa is clearly very talented and I am happy to showcase her artwork in the Capitol."

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-Oklahoma City) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-Moore) today introduced legislation that would transfer ownership of 227 acres of shoreline on Lake Texoma from the federal government to the state of Oklahoma. This property transfer will eliminate one of the final obstacles to a long anticipated private development including residential neighborhoods, a resort hotel and a golf course.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today advised counties in Oklahoma seeking reimbursement from FEMA for expenses related to the latest ice storm to contact the Joint Field Office at 405-869-3800. Please be advised this is a new phone number. All agencies that have already helped with the recovery efforts or those that might in the future must file a Request for Public Assistance. The deadlines include the following counties:

Cotton County-March 15 Canadian County-March 22

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Cole (OK-4) announced deadlines for counties in Oklahoma seeking reimbursement from FEMA for expenses related to the latest ice storm. All agencies that have already helped with the recovery efforts or those that might in the future must file a Request for Public Assistance. The deadlines include the following counties:

Cotton County-March 15 Canadian County-March 22

Comanche County-March 22 Garvin County-March 22

WASHINGTON, D.C.-United States Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) made the following statement regarding the majority party's refusal to give the House Ethics Committee the funding it needs to effectively implement the new house rules.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) encourages interested students from Oklahoma's Fourth District to submit their artwork for the Annual Congressional High School Art Competition and National Exhibition, "An Artistic Discovery". The deadline for entries is April 30th, and all interested students should contact Cole's Norman office. The winning artwork will be displayed in the hallway of the U.S. Capitol.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Jeremiah Baxter on his appointment to the Unites States Air Force Academy. Cole nominated Baxter for the Air Force Academy's 2007 freshman class.