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Leading the Change America Wanted to See
July 13, 2015
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Before Republicans took control of the U.S. House of Representatives more than four and a half years ago, lawmakers already knew that Americans desired change.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Announces New Staff in District Office
July 13, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced upcoming additions to his district office. William McPherson and Thomas Lewis II will join as field representatives. Katie Ringer has been hired as district scheduler; Elizabeth Norrie, who previously held the position, will relocate and transition to the D.C. office in August to serve as staff assistant.
Lawton Constitution: Home Run: Fort Sill will gain two battalions
July 10, 2015
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Lawton Constitution - Editorial

Were you scared and nervous about the Pentagon’s announcement about downsizing 40,000 troops that was released at noon on Thursday? Net impact is adding about 219 soldiers over next two years.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Lawton Constitution: Lawton Fort Sill will grow from Army restructuring
July 10, 2015
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Lawton Constitution - Mitch Meador

The sun popped out at Fort Sill on Thursday after Army officials announced where the 40,000 cuts to its active force would be.

Fort Sill will have zero job cuts, according to Joe Gallagher, deputy to the commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on Army Force Structure Reductions
July 9, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States Army announced reductions in active duty personnel. This change comes in response to President Obama’s military budget requirement that the Army force be reduced from 490,000 to 450,000 by fiscal year 2018. Under this timeline, several military installations across the country were notified of cuts to meet the reduced number.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Reps. Honda and Cole Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Civic Education
July 9, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley) and Tom Cole (R-Okl) introduced the Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act to promote civic education.
Issues:Education
The Oklahoman: Fort Sill gains jobs amid deep U.S. Army personnel cuts
July 9, 2015
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The Oklahoma - Chris Casteel

Fort Sill, the U.S. Army artillery post in southwestern Oklahoma, will gain more than 200 positions over the next two years while other bases are hit with deep personnel cuts.

Cole supports Student Success Act
July 8, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. This legislation reforms the federal government’s excessive role in K-12 education, allowing states to have more control of their schools and encouraging greater involvement of parents and education leaders to ensure quality education for students.
Issues:Education
Indian Country Today: Bring Jim Thorpe Home Campaign Gaining Support After Tribe Petitions U.S. Supreme Court
July 8, 2015
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Indian Country Today - Harlan McKosato

Issues:Tribal Relations
KGOU: Former Congressman Brad Carson Tapped For Top Pentagon Post
July 8, 2015
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KGOU - Brian Hardzinski

Former U.S. Rep. Brad Carson has been formally nominated for the position of Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs