Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – "I was extremely upset to find in today's Daily Oklahoman a story concerning the Internal Revenue Service decision to tax the federal grant money individuals received to build tornado shelters."

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted for legislation that will make extensive changes to our current intelligence operations to help keep our country safe and secure.

Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole recently hired two additional employees to help in his Oklahoma district offices. Brice Kornegay was hired as a field representative in Cole's Norman office and Amber Pollard as a caseworker in his Ada office.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Majority Whip Roy Blunt promoted Congressman Tom Cole to Deputy Whip. This position is responsible for corralling votes for critical legislative initiatives.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole voted today for legislation that will establish a voluntary program under which federal employees may purchase supplemental dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employment Health Benefit Program (FEHBP).

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole will be attending a ceremony on December 6, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to dedicate a permanent display for the USS Oklahoma.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole secured $1,108,113 for the Ardmore Municipal Airport in the FY05 spending bills that passed in the U.S. House today.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole secured $807,000 for priority projects in the Lawton area in FY05 spending bills that passed in the U.S. House today.