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February 4, 2020
Weekly Columns
When it comes to matters of war, you might have heard of something called an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF). In recent days following Iranian aggression and the President Trump’s use of defensive force, there has been a lot of attention paid to prior authorizations and the U.S. military’s ongoing presence in the Middle East.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

February 4, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) was recognized by the National Head Start Association (NHSA) with the 2020 Head Start Pledge Award for demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fulfilling the Head Start pledge to serve America’s most vulnerable children and families.
Issues:Education

January 31, 2020
Weekly Columns
While it’s still too soon to know if the coronavirus will become a pandemic, Americans should take some comfort: Thanks to the bipartisan foresight of Congress and lessons learned in the past five years, the U.S. is in better shape today than at any other time in recent memory to confront a major public-health crisis.
Issues:Healthcare

January 30, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two resolutions related to war powers.

January 29, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

January 27, 2020
Weekly Columns
As a former educator, I understand how important it is for our children to have access to a quality education. And when it comes to educating our young people in the United States, we are fortunate to have numerous options to ensure the best results and learning for every child.
Issues:Education

January 25, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Ranking Member of the LHHS House Appropriations Subcommittee, issued a statement in response to confirmed cases in the United States of a Coronavirus strain originating in Wuhan, China.
Issues:Healthcare

January 24, 2020
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List applauded Cole’s pro-life record during the 116th Congress, rating his record with the highest rank of “A” on the Susan B. Anthony National Pro-Life Scorecard.
Issues:Life

January 23, 2020
Weekly Columns
Even though House Democrats voted to impeach the president last month on December 18, it wasn’t until January 15 that action was taken to initiate the Senate trial, which has now begun in earnest. It’s important to remember that this needless delay came after an incredibly rushed and partisan process in the House, during which Democrats continually called impeachment an “urgent” matter of national security.