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Rep. Cole with Katie Prior Art Competition Winner
Cole Congratulates OK-04 Winner of Congressional Art Contest
June 24, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated this year's Fourth District winner of the Congressional Art Competition. A rising junior in high school from south Oklahoma City, Katie Prior is the daughter of Karen and Dave Prior. She is homeschooled and studies art with Leslie Lienau at the Conservatory for Classical Art in Edmond.
Prior's winning artwork, Firefighter Ray, was created using charcoal on Rives paper. It will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol for a year and seen by thousands.
Cole Responds to Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule
June 23, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) responded to the attempt by the House to override the President's veto on the disapproval of the Department of Labor's definition of "fiduciary." This legislation, H.J.Res. 88, would have nullified the regulation issued by the Department of Labor to revise the term "fiduciary," ultimately changing the responsibilities within pension and retirement planning.

Issues:Financial Services
Cole Responds to Supreme Court Decision on President’s Immigration Plan
June 23, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the ruling on blocking President Obama's executive action on immigration. In United States v. Texas, the President's Deferred Action plan would allow up to five million illegal immigrants avoid deportation.

Issues:Immigration
Cole Supports Zika Conference Report
June 23, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2577, the conference report aimed at funding Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, as well as the Zika Response and Preparedness Act. This legislation would fund continuing military infrastructure projects and programs, and furthermore would include funding for confronting the Zika virus through Fiscal Year 2017.

Issues:Healthcare
Cole Responds to U.S District Court Rule on Hydraulic Fracking
June 22, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after a federal judge ruled against the Department of the Interior's standards for hydraulic fracking. The standards, released last year, would impose strict regulations against fracking on federal lands, where a large percentage of U.S. oil and natural gas derives from.

Issues:Energy & Environment
Cole Announces New Communications Director in Washington, D.C. Office
June 21, 2016
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today the promotion of Teresa Davis to serve as the new Communications Director based in his Washington, D.C. office. Davis will replace outgoing Communications Director Sarah Corley.

"I am pleased to have Teresa continuing to be a valued member of our team," said Cole. "She has served in many roles and has been a dedicated member of my staff. With her knowledge of the Fourth District and hard-working attitude, she will be an excellent advocate for the constituents of my district."

Cole Congratulates U.S. Military Academy Appointees
June 17, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that six students nominated by his office were appointed to attend military academies this coming fall. Earlier this month at his Norman district office, Cole personally congratulated Owen Gibson, Brandon Hobbs, Jonah Llanusa, Rafael Lopez, Jesse Scott and John Wirth.
Cole Supports Funding for Defense
June 16, 2016
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Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5293, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2017. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, military operations and readiness.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Responds to Orlando Tragedy
June 12, 2016
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Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting early this morning in Orlando, which claimed at least 50 lives and represents the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
Cole Supports Legislative Branch Funding Bill
June 10, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5325, the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017. The measure responsibly funds Capitol complex operations, safety measures and critical renovations to historic buildings.