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Cole Responds to President's 'Apology'
November 8, 2013
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Norman, OK - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Obama appeared on NBC News with Chuck Todd.

Issues:Healthcare
Inhofe, Cole: PIM Contract to Bring Jobs to Elgin, State
November 1, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-04) today praised the U.S. Army for awarding BAE Systems a contract to begin the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program.
Cole Mourns Loss of Chairman Ike Skelton
October 30, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after former Congressman Ike Skelton (MO-04) passed away. During much of his 34-year career, Skelton served on the House Committee on Armed Services as Ranking Member (1998-2006) and Chairman (2007-2010) of the full committee.
Cole Statement on Pro-Growth Revenue
October 25, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement to clarify his stance on pro-growth revenue as it relates to upcoming budget negotiations.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Water Infrastructure Bill Supported by House
October 23, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013.

Issues:Natural Resources
Cole Mourns Loss of Chairman Bill Young
October 21, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passing of Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young (FL-13). Young served on the Appropriations Committee throughout most of his career, including as Chairman (1999-2005) and Ranking Member of the full committee and most recently as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

Cole Appointed to Budget Conference Committee
October 18, 2013
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was appointed by Speaker John Boehner and Budget Chairman Paul Ryan to serve on a 29-person conference committee, comprised of seven House Members and 22 Senators.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Statement on Bill to Restore Government Funding
October 17, 2013
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House voted for a resolution to fund the federal government through January 15, raise the debt ceiling through February 7 and appoint a conference committee to negotiate long-term budget reforms.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Supports Funding Bill to Benefit Indian Country
October 14, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 80, the American Indian and Alaska Native, Health, Education, and Safety Act.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessTribal Relations
Moving in the Right Direction
October 10, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House members met with President Obama at the White House and presented a proposal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling and prevent default.
Issues:Economy & Small Business