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Cole Statement on Pentagon Demand for Bonus Repayment
October 25, 2016
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Pentagon demanded the California National Guard members repay decades-old reenlistment bonuses. Additionally, it has been reported that while this controversy is currently only impacting California National Guardsmen, It could potentially apply to Guardsmen throughout the country.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Responds to Revelations of Rising Obamacare Premiums
October 25, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the current state of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Issues:Healthcare
Cole Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017
September 28, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution that funds the government until December 9, 2016 and prevents a government shutdown.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Tom Cole Honored as 2016 Red Earth Ambassador of the Year
September 14, 2016
Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole will be recognized as the Red Earth Ambassador of the Year during an 11:30 am luncheon scheduled Wednesday, October 12 in the Eclipse Room at Oklahoma City's Remington Park..
Issues:Tribal Relations
Rep. Tom Cole Named IFA 2016 Legislator of the Year
September 13, 2016
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Washington, D.C. — The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) as the 2016 Legislator of the Year during IFA's Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting. The Legislator of the Year Award is given to lawmakers who consistently support a pro-franchising, pro-business agenda.

Issues:Small Business
Cole Mourns Loss of Maj. Gen. John Rossi
August 2, 2016
Press Release
Norman, OK – Congressman Cole released the following statement regarding the passing of Major General John Rossi, the former Commanding General at Fort Sill.
"I am deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our friend Major General Rossi," said Cole. "He was a distinguished soldier with a brilliant record of service and leadership. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will be missed."
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Cole Responds to Zika Cases in Florida
July 29, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the state of Florida confirmed that the four diagnosed cases of the Zika virus were caused by domestic mosquitos.
Issues:Healthcare
Cole Announces Town Hall Schedule
July 26, 2016
Press Release
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the following schedule of town hall meetings for the month of August.
Appropriations Committee Sends Joint House and Senate Letter to the White House Urging Action on Zika Funding
July 15, 2016
Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, along with Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and other senior members of the House and Senate committees, today sent a joint letter to President Obama urging White House action on Zika funding.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessHealthcare
Cole Responds to Senate Failure to Reconsider Zika Conference Report
July 15, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Senate failed to reconsider the Zika Conference Report, the legislation targeted at funding the Zika virus response efforts.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessHealthcare