Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today introduced legislation that would authorize $300,000 for a water feasibility study to establish additional sources of water for Norman, Midwest City, and Del City, Oklahoma. The study would include possible proposals for drilling additional wells, increasing the storage capacity of Thunderbird Lake, and transporting surplus water from outside sources.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, a member of the House Armed Service Committee made the following statement regarding recent reports of substandard conditions at an outpatient facility at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The full Armed Services Committee will meet to hear testimony concerning the medical center on Thursday.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) has been awarded the Congressional Leadership award by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). The award was presented to Congressman Cole for representing his fellow Native Americans in Congress and providing outstanding leadership to Native American communities
"I am honored to accept this award from the National Congress of American Indians," Congressman Cole said. "Fighting for the interests of Native Americans has long been one of my highest priorities and I will continue to work hard on their behalf."
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) today voted to oppose H.R. 800, the so-called "Employee Free Choice Act". This legislation denies American workers the right to a secret ballot when voting on whether or not to form a union. Instead, union leaders would be able to simply gather signed authorizations, also know as card checks, designating the union.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Cole announced today that agencies in Cotton County seeking reimbursement from FEMA for expenses related to the latest ice storm must apply for assistance by March 3. All agencies that have already helped with the recovery efforts or those that might in the future must file a Request for Public Assistance by this deadline.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today voted to secure $2 billion in tax cuts for small business owners across America. This legislation ensures that any increase in the minimum wage must be accompanied by tax relief for small businesses who will be forced to pay the costs of a wage increase.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today opposed a resolution condemning actions directed by the President and his military advisors regarding the United States' continued involvement in Iraq. This resolution is widely believed to be the first step in an effort to cut off funding and resources for American troops in harm's way.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today secured two commitments critical to the Lawton, Fort Sill and Elgin communities. In a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on the FY 08 Army budget request, Congressman Cole reiterated his concerns about BRAC funding and the status of the Future Combat Systems Non Line of Sight Cannon (NLOS-C). In response to these questions, HASC Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) reassured Congressman Cole that BRAC will be fully addressed in a supplemental spending bill.