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July 2, 2018
As the leader on the global stage, the United States is re-entering an era of military preeminence. Our nation's military needs to be restored to advance America's competitive military advantage to rival those of nation's like China and Russia, as stated in the recent National Defense Strategy. We now believe that the greatest threat to America is not terrorism, but the reemergence of great power rivals like China and Russia.
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July 2, 2018
The Right Answer: How We Can Unify Our Divided Nation (John Delaney)
June 25, 2018
It has been quite a busy week in Washington, D.C., and despite the fervor and fireworks on Capitol Hill, Congress has accomplished a number of legislative items amongst the debate on immigration. Although that debate is still occurring, some of the fundamental work that Congress is obligated to complete has progressed. Each year, Congress is required by law to produce and present a budget that responsibly spends outlines federal spending. However, Congress has been faced with the challenge on how to control and reform excessive spending.
June 22, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Tom Cole (OK-04) and Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Air Force and Boeing announced their respective agreement for the first KC-46 Tanker delivery in October 2018. Altus Air Force Base, in Lucas' district, will be one of the first military installations to receive a delivery.
"As a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I am thrilled that the KC-46 Tanker delivery schedule has been announced," said Congressman Cole.
June 21, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, with Cole's support.
"Protecting our farmers and ranchers is essential to the agriculture community and our nation's economy," said Cole. "To maintain healthy crops and produce, farmers and ranchers need protection and stability.
Issues:Agriculture
June 19, 2018
What seemed to be once impossible, has finally come to fruition. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un last week. For the first time in history, a U.S. President and a North Korean leader met in an official capacity in an effort to strengthen ties and reach a peace agreement. President Trump has achieved something previous Administrations have not been able to do.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
June 14, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee.
Issues:EducationHealthcareLife
June 13, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after H.R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendment of 2017, was passed by the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation amends the Stigler Act of 1947, which restricts Native American allotted land to only persons of ½ degree of Native American blood.
The Dawes Act of 1887 authorized the federal government to survey tribal lands and divide them into allotted parcels for individual Native Americans.
Issues:Tribal Relations
June 12, 2018
Our economy is witnessing an exciting change that is affecting millions. With thousands of new jobs and a reformed, working tax system, Americans everywhere are benefitting from the recent economic boost that is bound to deliver continued long-term results. But in just a few short months, our nation's economy has seen the immediate effects of healthy economic and tax policies.
Since President Trump was elected, the stock market has displayed enormous confidence and has repeatedly closed at record numbers.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
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June 7, 2018
The Cardinals of Capitol Hill (Richard Munson)