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October 22, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after President Barack Obama vetoed the bipartisan Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sent to his desk by both chambers of Congress. The legislation vetoed today was intended to authorize critical funding for our nation’s military personnel, readiness and operations, and it reflected the president’s total budget request for defense spending.

October 22, 2015
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Journal Record - Debbie Gann, Guest Columnist

Oklahoma’s representatives in Congress have a powerful opportunity Monday to stand up for jobs and economic development in Oklahoma by voting to support the Export-Import Bank.


October 19, 2015
Weekly Columns

The Department of Treasury and Office of Management and Budget recently reported that the annual federal deficit had declined to its lowest level in years. At first glance, this sounds like very good news, and predictably President Obama was quick to claim it as his victory.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessSocial Security

October 15, 2015
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Lawton Constitution - Mitch Meador


October 13, 2015
Weekly Columns

Without question, we live in a dangerous world with threats that only continue to grow or become more apparent each and every day. Given the nature of the times in which we live, it is critical that our country maintain the capability to confront the mounting dangers to our security and those to our friends and allies.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

October 11, 2015
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Indian Country Today - Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby marked the beginning of his unprecedented eighth consecutive term as governor during the historic inauguration ceremony October 1 in the Ataloa Theatre, on the campus of East Central University.

Issues:Tribal Relations

October 8, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, released the following statement after he supported H.R. 538, the Native American Energy Act. The legislation lessens the federal regulatory burden imposed on the Native American tribes or individual tribal landowners when they seek to develop the natural resources on land that is held in federal trust.

October 6, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, praised an announcement made today by the Department of Interior along with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Under the $186 million total settlement to resolve trust claims, the Chickasaw Nation will receive $46.5 million and the Choctaw Nation will receive $139.5 million.

October 6, 2015
News Stories

The Oklahoman - Sharla Bardin

Amanda Rowell is on a mission to motivate people to become heart smart.

She takes any opportunity to share her story about how, at age 32, she had a heart attack a few days after giving birth to her daughter.