Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today that the Energy and Water Appropriations legislation passed today in the House included over $17 million in projects for Oklahoma.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted for a bill today that will increase the maximum amount of home loan guarantee available to veterans.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole voted today for the FY2005 Defense Appropriations Bill, H.R. 4613, that increases funding for the Department of Defense and provides the resources necessary for the troops to fight the Global War on Terrorism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.