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April 1, 2016
Books I'm Reading
A Passion for Leadership (Robert M. Gates) and The Martian (Andy Weir)

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Congressman Cole in Duncan
March 31, 2016
News Stories
The Duncan Rotary Club hosted U.S. Congressman Tom Cole for the last meeting in March.
Issues:Life

March 28, 2016
Weekly Columns

Last week marked the sixth anniversary of the president’s so-called Affordable Care Act, which served as yet another reminder that the law is not only unaffordable, it’s unfair and unworkable. But even more, Obamacare is marred by broken promises and dangerously threatens our constitutional freedoms.

Issues:Healthcare

March 25, 2016
News Stories
Tom Cole doesn’t vape. The 66-year-old Republican representative from Oklahoma prefers cigars, yet he’s currently a bit of an unlikely champion in the vaping industry. That’s thanks to a bill he has been trying to shepherd through Congress that would protect vaping manufacturers from a potentially fatal blow in pending regulations.

March 23, 2016
News Stories
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
Books I'm Reading
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.