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Oklahoma Delegation on the Parole of 1st Lt. Behenna
Cole Opposes Clean Debt Ceiling Increase
February 11, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation that would raise the debt ceiling without addressing fiscal policy or federal spending. Cole opposed the legislation today that passed the House by a vote of 221-201.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Farm Bill Conference Report Supported by House
January 29, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised today's passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014. It is the final product of the joint conference committee that reconciled differences between the farm bills of the House and Senate. By repealing or making changes to various programs and reducing regulations, this bill saves taxpayers $23 billion in mandatory federal spending.

Issues:Agriculture
Chairman Rogers Announces GOP Subcommittee Rosters for the Second Session of the 113th Congress
January 29, 2014
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Cole Statement on 2014 State of the Union Address
January 28, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress.

Senators to Lead Support for Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act
January 27, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-07) announced that Senators Tim Kaine (VA), Mark Warner (VA) and Orrin Hatch (UT) will provide support for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act through a companion bill and lead efforts for passage.

Issues:Science and Technology
Leader Cantor, Senators Kaine, Warner & Hatch Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Support For Gabriella Miller #KidsFirst Research Act
Cole Statement on Coburn Retirement Announcement
January 17, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Senator Tom Coburn (OK) announced that he would resign at the end of the 113th Congress.
House Votes to Fund Government for FY 2014
January 15, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Appropriations Bill Provides COLA for Hourly Federal Workers
January 14, 2014
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations announced a bipartisan omnibus that funds the government for fiscal year 2014.
Issues:Healthcare