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Cole Statement on David Boren
April 15, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after University of Oklahoma President, David Boren, suffered a minor stroke.

"I was shocked to hear the news that David Boren had suffered a minor stroke yesterday afternoon. But David is a fighter, so I am pleased to hear that my friend is in good spirits," said Cole. "David and his family are in my prayers as he continues to recover."

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Cole Statement on Syria Action
April 13, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the strike by the United States, Great Britian and France against military targets in Syria.

"President Trump and our allies were correct to strike Syrian targets in response to the illegal and immoral use of chemical weapons against its own citizens by the regime of Bashar al-Assad," said Cole. "The President was also right to warn Russia and Iran to cease supporting the actions of the brutal Assad regime.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan
April 11, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) announced his intention to retire from Congress in January 2019.
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Books I'm Reading: April 2018
April 10, 2018
Books I'm Reading
This Was A Man (Jeffrey Archer)
NewsOK: At Oklahoma town halls, Tom Cole defends Trump and Congress
April 3, 2018
News Stories
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, the eight-term congressman and veteran politico, is a bellwether among House Republicans — a weather vane by which to gauge the direction they're headed.
Funding Initiatives That Help Us All
April 2, 2018
Weekly Columns
Now that the Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus spending bill has been signed into law, many Americans will benefit from the wide range of funding that supports the nation's health, economy and military.
Cole on Congress with Guest Rep. Will Hurd
March 27, 2018
Cole On Congress
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently filmed another episode of his television and web show, Cole on Congress for March 2018. This month’s program featured an interview with Congressman Will Hurd, who represents the 23rd District of Texas and is currently serving his second term in Congress. Before being elected in 2015, Rep. Hurd served as an undercover officer in the CIA in the Middle East and South Asia for nearly a decade. He now serves on the Committees of Oversight and Government Reform and Homeland Security. He is also a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
A Boost for Our Nation’s Veterans and Military
March 26, 2018
Weekly Columns
After passing multiple continuing resolutions throughout the past year, Congress has finally fulfilled its duty to the American people to fully fund the federal government for the remainder of the 2018 Fiscal Year. This is a significant accomplishment in the progress to return to regular order in the appropriations process. For too long, we have kicked the can down the road and failed to keep our government funding up to date. This habit was damaging and costly to federal programs and agencies, and especially to the military.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsVeterans & Military Retirees
Cole Statement on the University of Oklahoma President Announcement
March 26, 2018
Press Release
Norman, OK– Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the University of Oklahoma's announcement naming James Gallogly as the incoming President of the University.
Cole Announces Town Hall Meetings
March 23, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the following schedule of town hall meetings for the Easter recess break at the end of March and beginning of April.