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August 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on President Trump’s speech regarding the strategy in Afghanistan.

August 21, 2017
Weekly Columns
The August district work period has always been a time that I dedicate to holding town hall and constituent meetings throughout the Fourth District. Last week, I held the first town hall in Ada, and throughout the remainder of the month there will be more in Norman, Midwest City and Lawton. Unlike many other town hall meetings in other parts of the country, my experience has been that Oklahomans – many of whom have diametrically opposing political views – have been civil, respectful and polite.

August 14, 2017
Weekly Columns
For decades, the United States has grappled with the unpredictable and dangerous regime of the Kim family, from Kim Jong-il to Kim Jong-un. The world has witnessed human rights violations, economic hardships and the volatility of the Kim government. Moreover, for years, the United States and its allies have attempted to keep the North Korean government from procuring a nuclear weapon and the means with which to deliver it.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

August 7, 2017
Weekly Columns
In recent years, the geopolitical landscape has dramatically shifted, with past threats reemerging. After nearly a decade shying away from the world stage, hostile regimes feel emboldened and are threatening our safety and way of life.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

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August 1, 2017
Books I'm Reading
Last Hope Island (Lynne Olson)

July 31, 2017
Weekly Columns
Since 1958, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has overseen the standards and regulations of the airline industry. In that time, the magnitude and complexity of air travel has increased exponentially. Today, air travel is still one of the safest modes of transportation thanks to the training and professionalism of America's Air Traffic Controllers (ATC).
The FAA is a federal agency, funded and overseen by Congress.

July 28, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after several media outlets reported that he was a proponent of abandoning Republican efforts to repeal and replace the broken system of Obamacare.
Issues:Healthcare

July 28, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the following schedule of town hall meetings for the month of August:

July 27, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018.

July 24, 2017
Weekly Columns
This past week, as the House Appropriations Committee considered all twelve bills to fund the government, one of the more significant funding measures was passed. The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee is responsible for funding some of our government's most vital agencies that reflect the things we place value on as a society – our health, our jobs and our education.
Issues:EducationHealthcare