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Norman Transcript: Cole proposes $300 million for Alzheimer's Research
June 21, 2015
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Norman Transcript - Staff

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessHealthcare
Cole Statement on Passage of TPA Legislation
June 18, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he supported legislation related to Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). This legislation defines the authority the president is allowed to exercise in trade negotiations and how Congress can rightfully scrutinize any trade deals reached with our partners abroad by having oversight throughout the process and demanding accountability of the president.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Politico: Dems’ Labor HHS Amendments Fail
June 17, 2015
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Politico - Brian Mahoney

An appropriations subcommittee shot down a bid by Rep. Rosa DeLauro to increase funding for programs in the Labor HHS bill to the levels requested by President Barack Obama in his 2016 budget.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
June 16, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
The Hill: GOP unveils spending bill that targets ObamaCare
June 16, 2015
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The Hill - Peter Sullivan

House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their healthcare spending bill, which moves to halt ObamaCare in its tracks while boosting healthcare funding by about $300 million overall.

The appropriations bill blocks funds from being used to “implement, administer, enforce, or further any provision of” ObamaCare.

Issues:Healthcare
Preserving Our National Security
June 15, 2015
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As Americans, we have the privilege of living in the greatest, safest and freest country in the world. But the peace of mind that we share is the result of the sacrifice and selfless service of those in our nation’s military. The price these brave individuals have paid in service is a debt that can never be fully repaid.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Bill to Stand Up for Native American Children is Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
June 12, 2015
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Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced that her bipartisan bill to improve the lives of Native children was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) helped introduce the bill in the Senate, where it unanimously passed less than two weeks ago.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Cole Amendment to Defense Appropriations Protects WCF Employees
June 11, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2685, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016. The funding legislation seeks to maintain the nation’s readiness. It includes a 2.3 percent pay raise for military service members.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole: "WCF employees are already fully funded"
June 11, 2015
Speech
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced an amendment on the House floor during consideration of the Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016. Cole's amendment was passed by voice vote and prevents the furlough of those employed under the Working Capital Fund (WCF), if sequestration is the reason for that action.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on Passage of THUD Appropriations Bill
June 10, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016. The legislation fulfills funding for the nation’s transportation and infrastructure and prioritizes housing projects with the greatest need or participation nationwide.
Issues:Transportation