Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Cole today congratulated Garret Dresel on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Cole nominated Dresel to the U.S. Military Academy entering class of 2005.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today the funds for military installations in Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District that were included in the FY2006 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2528).

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today that the Energy and Water Appropriations legislation passed yesterday in the House included over $13 million in projects for Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District, including $1 million for the single-walled carbon nanotubes project at the University of Oklahoma that was included by Congressman Cole.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted for the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (H.R. 1815) today that included an amendment that directs the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Interior to move forward in the creation of a memorial for the U.S.S. Oklahoma.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole was recently appointed to the House Democracy Assistance Commission by Speaker Dennis Hastert. The announcement was made at a press conference on May 18, 2005.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today that $3.15 million for Ft. Sill to build a fire station was included in the Defense Authorization bill reported out of the Armed Services Committee Wednesday evening.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole announced today that the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) will now be accepting applications for 2005 grants.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole voted today for The Homeland Security Appropriations bill that provides $30.85 billion for first responders and other security related programs.