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A Frustrating Look Back and Ahead
March 7, 2016
Weekly Columns

After seven long years under the Obama Administration, I wish I could claim to see light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, no matter who is elected to succeed the current president, it will take time, real solutions and tough decisions to help the nation recover from the consequences of President Obama’s misguided policies and failed leadership.

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Cherokee Nation, IHS sign agreement for largest tribal health center built
March 6, 2016
News Stories
The Cherokee Nation signed an agreement with Indian Health Service on Feb. 24 to secure the largest joint venture funding project ever among tribes. The agreement allows for IHS to fund the hospital at an estimated $80 million or more per year. The funding would last a minimum of 20 years, or potentially for the life of the hospital.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Science Magazine: Republicans promise ‘sustained’ NIH funding hikes without budget gimmicks
March 3, 2016
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The two legislators with arguably the most clout over the budget of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) promised yesterday to give NIH “at least” the $1 billion increase that President Barack Obama has requested. It would be the second step in “sustained” annual boosts for the agency, said Representative Tom Cole (R–OK) and Senator Roy Blunt (R–MO).
Issues:Science and Technology
Obama’s Dangerous, Incomplete and Unlawful Gitmo Proposal
February 29, 2016
Weekly Columns

As the president’s time in office grinds to an end, I am disappointed—but not surprised—that he continues to advocate for the closure of Guantanamo Bay. Campaign promise or not, the dangerous terrorists at Guantanamo do not belong on American soil. Unfortunately, the president’s latest insistence on closing the terrorist detention center is the same tired plan he’s unsuccessfully pushed for the past seven years. And just like the last seven years, his latest proposal is dangerous, contrary to federal law and deeply unpopular with both parties in Congress and with the American people.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Roll Call: Funding Cancer Moonshot ‘Could Be a Problem’
February 29, 2016
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Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his aides are leading the White House push to cure cancer, but it’s officials in federal agencies who will dole out research dollars.
Issues:Healthcare
Larson, Cole Commend Bipartisan Policy Center for Establishing Congressional Patriot Award
February 25, 2016
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the House Floor to acknowledge the Bipartisan Policy Center’s recent establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award. This award will be bestowed to Reps. Sam Johnson (TX-03) and John Lewis (GA-05) in light of their courage and heroism.
The Oklahoman: Cherokee Nation partners with Indian Health Service on Oklahoma hospital
February 25, 2016
News Stories
The Cherokee Nation signed an agreement Wednesday with the Indian Health Service to secure the largest joint-venture funding project ever among tribes to build a 450,000-square-foot health center in Tahlequah.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Washington Examiner: House lawmakers slam Zika funding request
February 25, 2016
News Stories
House appropriators slammed President Obama's "budget busting" request for nearly $2 billion for fighting the Zika virus.
Rep. Tom Cole and Sen. Roy Blunt to Receive FASEB Award
February 25, 2016
Press Release
Bethesda, MD - The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) will honor Rep. Tom Cole and Sen. Roy Blunt with the FASEB Public Service Award at a reception on March 2.
APTS Presents Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole
February 23, 2016
Press Release
Washington, DC - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented its Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK).