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Students Invited to Enter 2019 Congressional Art Competition
February 25, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The office of Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) is now accepting entries for the annual Congressional Art Competition.
Finding a Good Compromise
February 19, 2019
Weekly Columns

Both sides agree that government shutdowns are bad for the American people, bad for government and bad for policy making. After a painfully and unnecessarily long partial shutdown earlier this year, I am encouraged that last week Congress and President Trump worked together to avoid another lapse in funding and provide for some of the nation's pressing needs.

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Rep. Cole: “This reflects a good compromise”
February 14, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S House of Representatives passed legislation that fully funds the government for fiscal year 2019 and strengthens border security.
An Uplifting Message
February 11, 2019
Weekly Columns

Last week during his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump delivered an inspiring and uplifting message that seemed quite Reaganesque. I was extraordinarily proud of what he had to say and how he chose to say it.

Cole Mourns Loss of Congressman Walter Jones
February 11, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement mourning the loss of Congressman Walter Jones (NC-03).
Cole Mourns Loss of Bill Burgess
February 9, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of William “Bill” Burgess of Lawton, Oklahoma.
Cole Mourns Loss of Former Congressman John Dingell
February 8, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passing of former Congressman John Dingell, who served in the United States Congress longer than any other member in history.
Oklahoma Delegation Supports Oklahoma Teacher for National Teacher of the Year
February 6, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), along with Congressman Kevin Hern (R, OK-01), Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R, OK-02), Congressman Frank Lucas (R, OK-3), Congressman Tom Cole (R, OK-04) and Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D, OK-5) led a letter to Ms. Zevely of the Council of Chief State School Officers in support of Oklahoma’s Donna Gradel, who was nominated for the 2019 National Teacher of the Year.
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Cole Statement on President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address
February 5, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress.
An Annual Message
February 4, 2019
Weekly Columns

While the State of the Union is certainly one of the greatest American ceremonies, it is much more than a production that takes place each year. Indeed, the gathering adds record to our history, affirming our founding principles and demonstrating our striving still toward a more perfect union.