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January 21, 2016
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Duncan Banner - Andrew Morphew

Two local Duncan High School seniors were nominated by Congressman Tom Cole for entry into military schools.

Senior Blake Graham and senior Jonathan McGill were selected as part of 14 students, who went through the nomination program per Cole.

Duncan High School Principal Justin Smith had nothing but praise for both students.

Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees

January 21, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today the names of 14 students who have been nominated from the Fourth District of Oklahoma for entry into one of America’s prestigious military academies. The schools that participate in the congressional nomination program are the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.

January 20, 2016
Alexandria, VA - Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) have been selected to receive the Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy for their steadfast commitment to increasing investments in research to advance innovative studies focused on preventing and eradicating diseases that take a tremendous toll on families and our economy. They will be honored at Research!America’s Advocacy Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

January 18, 2016
Weekly Columns

Throughout his tumultuous and controversial tenure, President Barack Obama has wasted time, words and energy claiming that America’s challenges are not of his making. Sadly, what America heard during his State of the Union address last week was only more of the same.


January 13, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), in response to national security threats abroad and to encourage discussion and debate in Congress on U.S. military strategy, introduced legislation this week that would authorize the use of force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) and its associated forces. Cole’s measure, H. Con. Res. 106, is similar to legislation previously introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham.

January 13, 2016
News Stories

KGOU Radio - Biran Hardzinski

Oklahoma's Congressional delegation roundly criticized President Obama's final State of the Union address last night.

Both U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford recorded video responses after the annual message to Congress concluded.


January 12, 2016
News Stories

The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel

Members of Oklahoma's all-Republican congressional delegation dismissed President Barack Obama's final State of the Union speech on Tuesday as another defense of the policies they claim have failed.


January 12, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) responded after President Barack Obama delivered his final State of the Union address to Congress tonight in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives.

January 11, 2016
Weekly Columns

Last week was one for the history books in Congress because it brought an occasion that was a long time coming. Upon the return of lawmakers for legislative business this year, the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly voted to repeal the president’s healthcare law.

Issues:Healthcare