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June 18, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole applauded new job numbers that show that Oklahoma's unemployment rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points over the last month.

June 18, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole today voted for the 2005 Homeland Security funding package. This plan will provide first responders with the tools they need to protect the nation’s citizens, borders and communications systems.

June 17, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for The American Jobs Creation Act of 2003, H.R. 4520. The bill will enhance the competitiveness of U.S.-based companies, particularly those engaged in exporting and manufacturing.

June 16, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole spoke in favor of H.R. 4517, the Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004 on the House floor today. This legislation which, provides incentives to increase our nation’s refining capacity for gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil and jet fuel, passed in the House, 239-192.

June 4, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole pointed to the sound economic policies enacted during President Bush's administration as the reason for the good economic news that just keeps coming.

June 4, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole will be traveling to France to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Allied Forces invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

May 13, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole played a major role in shaping our national defense budget when the House Armed Services Committee approved the FY2005 National Defense Authorization Act late last night.

May 12, 2004
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to help the millions of people who are uninsured, Congressman Cole voted for two pieces of legislation, H.R. 4279 and H.R. 4280, today that will help make health care more accessible to American workers.
Issues:Healthcare

May 6, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole today voted for a resolution that condemns the abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody in Iraq. H. Res. 627 also emphasized that alleged crimes of a few should not detract from the commendable sacrifices of over 300,000 members of the Armed Forces who have served, or who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

May 4, 2004
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole showed support for teachers and staff who educate the children of members of the Armed Services by voting for H. Res. 598.
Issues:Education