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March 23, 2016
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Lawmakers left town Wednesday for their spring recess without voting on an emergency funding request for the Zika virus, as the Obama administration and congressional Republicans failed to resolve their disagreement over whether federal health agencies need more money to support research and preparedness.
Issues:Healthcare

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March 22, 2016
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The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H.W. Bush (John H. Sununu)

March 22, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the tragic terrorist attacks today in Brussels, Belgium.

March 21, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) mourned the loss of Lew Ward, who founded Enid-based Ward Petroleum Corporation in 1971.

March 21, 2016
Weekly Columns

Considering the presidential election cycle, terrorist threats at home and abroad and President Obama’s attempt to nominate a new justice of the Supreme Court, the coming months are certain to bring their fair share of drama. However, in the midst of these contentious circumstances, it’s important to note what isn’t adding to the turmoil for a change. Because of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, there has been no threat or even talk of a government shutdown this year.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

March 16, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced his nomination of federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. The president’s nomination follows the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia last month.

March 15, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement after the committee released its budget blueprint for fiscal year 2017. The balanced budget proposal unveiled today repeals Obamacare, reduces the deficit by $7 trillion, cuts spending by $6.5 trillion, reforms entitlements and offers real solutions to grow the economy.

March 15, 2016
Washington, DC – The Bipartisan Policy Center presented its inaugural Congressional Patriot Award to Reps. Sam Johnson (R-TX) and John Lewis (D-GA) in a ceremony this evening at the Library of Congress. BPC’s biennial Congressional Patriot Award recognizes two members of Congress—one Republican and one Democrat—who place the interests of the nation above all else in a manner that brings credibility and honor to the institution.

March 14, 2016
Weekly Columns

Since 1987, the month of March has been celebrated as Women's History Month in the United States. This occasion rightly shines light on the numerous and lasting contributions of American women throughout our history. Certainly, we look back with admiration on trailblazers of the past and remember the invaluable role they played in shaping our past, present and future. But we also look ahead in anticipation, for the potential of the next generation of women leaders is great indeed.


March 8, 2016
News Stories
Osiyo. It was a historic achievement for the Cherokee Nation recently as the tribe negotiated, finalized and signed a Joint Venture Construction Program agreement with Indian Health Service to provide a new world-class health facility at our WW Hastings Hospital campus in Tahlequah.
Issues:Tribal Relations