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Books I'm Reading: December 2019
December 9, 2019
Books I'm Reading
The Jungle Grows Back (Robert Kagan)
Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat
December 5, 2019
Weekly Chats

Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country
December 5, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Denny Heck, Scott Tipton, Deb Haaland, Tom Cole, Ben Ray Luján, Don Young, Tulsi Gabbard and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) through 2024.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Cole Statement after Speaker Pelosi Directs Drafting of Impeachment Articles
December 5, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she is directing chairmen of the relevant House committees to draft articles of impeachment.
Oklahoma Delegation Unified in Support of USMCA
December 4, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – More than a year after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with leaders from Mexico and Canada, Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation is unanimous in support of the trade deal.
Cole Announces 2020 Military Academy Nominations
December 3, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced the names of 20 students who have been nominated from the Fourth District of Oklahoma for entry into one of America’s prestigious military academies.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
A Country That Thrives on Small Business
December 2, 2019
Weekly Columns

For many Americans, the days following Thanksgiving are filled with starting or finishing up Christmas gift and holiday shopping. Whether purchasing at brick and mortar stores or online, the holiday rush highlights the numerous places we can look for the perfect gifts and holiday items. Over the weekend, we were rightly reminded to shop small and shop local during this holiday season. But while Small Business Saturday prompts us to support our friends and neighbors who operate mom-and-pop retailers and restaurants, it should encourage us to regularly stop by as patrons.

Issues:Small Business
Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport Awarded AIP Grant
December 2, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated the Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport after it was awarded a $3 million grant through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Issues:Transportation
Cole Applauds Trump Administration’s Actions on Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
November 26, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) applauded the Trump Administration’s recent actions to combat the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Issues:Tribal Relations
A Unifying Tradition
November 25, 2019
Weekly Columns

Each year in the United States of America, we observe the special tradition of coming together around a table of food to reflect on our blessings. Especially during a time of great division and polarization, it is important for Americans to join in collective gratitude this year.