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Rep. Tom Cole Receives Champions for Children Award
April 12, 2016
Press Release
Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., received the Champions for Children award Tuesday during the Invest In Kids Advocacy Summit, hosted by Save the Children and Save the Children Action Network.
The Atlantic: The Obama Administration's Zika Offensive
April 12, 2016
News Stories
Two months ago, the Obama administration asked for roughly $1.9 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus. Public-health officials were eager to get money for vaccine research and more. “We are hopeful that Congress will recognize the urgency of this request and act quickly on it,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said at a February briefing, accompanied by health-agency officials. “This sort of falls in the category of things that shouldn’t break down along party lines.
Issues:Healthcare
Cole Mourns Loss of Marjorie Brown
April 12, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) mourned the passing of Marjorie Brown, who made lasting contributions to the Republican Party in the Fourth District and statewide.
Caving In, Again
April 11, 2016
Weekly Columns

Since the Iran nuclear agreement was announced last year, the terrorist regime has made it abundantly clear that it has no intention of keeping its end of what was already a very weak agreement. Tellingly, Iran has demonstrated contempt for the United States and the Obama Administration by testing ballistic missiles suited for nuclear warheads and openly abusing human rights.

Issues:Foreign Affairs
Washington Examiner: Paul Ryan keeps racking up wins against Obama
April 11, 2016
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Just months into the job, House Speaker Paul Ryan is winning praise from his GOP colleagues by finding ways to bring President Obama to heel in his last year in office, like forcing new certification deadlines on the government and challenging Obama personally when he disagrees with how federal officials implement laws.
Appropriations Committee Statement on Proposed Zika Funding
April 6, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers, along with State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairwoman Kay Granger and Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee Chairman Tom Cole responded today to the Administration’s announcement that federal agencies will use existing funding for efforts to address the Zika epidemic.
Morning Consult: Administration Will Use Ebola Funding for Zika, but $1.9B Request Stays
April 6, 2016
News Stories
The Obama administration will transfer $589 million, including $510 million that was originally allocated for Ebola, to fight the Zika outbreak, but is still calling on Congress to fund a $1.9 billion emergency funding request from February.
The Washington Post: White House to divert Ebola funds in $589M push to fight Zika
April 6, 2016
News Stories
The Obama administration will take $589 million in existing federal funds — most of which were intended to combat the Ebola virus — and spend the money instead on fighting the spread of the Zika virus.
Issues:Healthcare
STAT: White Houes will dip into Ebola funding to fight Zika, possibly ending impasse
April 5, 2016
News Stories
The Obama administration plans to spend unused Ebola funds to fight the Zika virus, a breakthrough that could ease the standoff with Congress over the administration’s request for emergency money for the crisis.
Issues:Healthcare
Tax Reform Requires Conservative Solutions
April 4, 2016
Weekly Columns

It’s almost the time of year again that the majority of Americans consistently dislike most: tax day. When it comes time for filing income taxes, similar woes and frustrations related to navigating the nation’s needlessly complicated tax system are shared by most Americans. Because of the headaches associated with finding the necessary filing documents, navigating the tricky instructions and still wondering if you got it right, it’s no wonder that many request an extension or opt for professional tax preparation services.

Issues:Economy & Small Business