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July 14, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed H.R. 208, the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015. The legislation included as a provision the same language as Cole’s previously introduced Tornado Family Safety Act.

July 14, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced that the P5+1 has reached an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program.

July 14, 2015
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Chickasha News - Adam Troxtell

Oklahoma congressional representatives have greeted a new agreement between the U.S. and Iran over its nuclear program with skepticism.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

July 14, 2015
News Stories

NewsOK - Chris Casteel

Members of Oklahoma’s all-Republican congressional delegation voiced skepticism and concern Tuesday about the nuclear deal struck by the Obama administration and other countries with Iran.

Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa

Issues:Foreign Affairs

July 14, 2015
News Stories

The Oklahoman - Editorial Board

Members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation had a somewhat muted response to the news that Fort Sill will gain from a pending military restructuring that will produce deep cuts in other installations. We share their ambivalence.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

July 13, 2015
Weekly Columns

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

July 13, 2015
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.

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

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

July 9, 2015
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.