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June 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following announcement of the nine confirmed military academy nominees from the Fourth District of Oklahoma.

June 14, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the shooting incident that occurred during the Congressional Baseball Game practice in Alexandria, Virginia, involving Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Members of Congress, Congressional staff and Capitol Police.

June 12, 2017
Weekly Columns
President Trump has come under fire recently because of his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. I believe he was right to do so. The agreement would have damaged the U.S. economy, eliminated millions of jobs, and drastically increased the cost of energy for American consumers. It also would have required the United States to shoulder the costs in a manner far disproportionate to the amount of greenhouse gasses we produce.
Issues:Natural Resources

June 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act by a vote of 233-186.

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June 8, 2017
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Shattered (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)

June 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Bob Stoops, Head Coach of the University of Oklahoma (OU) Football Team, announced his retirement from his position.

June 5, 2017
Weekly Columns
This week, the House of Representatives will consider legislation that will provide badly needed regulatory relief to community banks, credit unions and consumers. The Financial CHOICE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs) will fundamentally alter the Dodd-Frank Act, which was enacted in 2010 in response to the financial crises of 2007-2008.
Issues:Financial Services

May 29, 2017
Weekly Columns

Last week, Donald Trump wrapped up his first foreign trip as President of the United States. His travels took him to the centers of the world's three predominant monotheistic religions, at each of which the President mixed traditional diplomacy with his own unique approach to politics and public policy.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

May 23, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after introducing the Stigler Act Amendment of 2017, along with Congressmen Lucas, Mullin and Russell.

May 23, 2017
News Stories
The Republican leadership in Congress wants to cut spending on public health and repeal Obamacare. Yet when it comes to medical research, they’re willing to throw down extra — even when President Trump wants to cut back.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessHealthcareScience and Technology