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April 16, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was named a 2015 recipient of the American Bar Association’s Congressional Justice Award. This annual award is given to lawmakers who have shown leadership in matters of justice. As one of four lawmakers who received the award this year, Cole was specifically recognized for his support of the Legal Services Corporation and his leadership related to passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.

April 14, 2015
Weekly Columns

As threats of terrorism continue to unfold around the globe, particularly through the spread of extremist groups in the Middle East, it is critical for America to show strength and focus in its dealings with friends and foes alike.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

April 12, 2015
News Stories

Lawton Constitution - Kim McConnell

Tensions are increasing in the Middle East and the framework for an international agreement with Iran won’t do anything to change that, Fourth District U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said.


April 9, 2015
News Stories

Lawton Constitution - Mitch Meador

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April 6, 2015
Weekly Columns

Each year when it comes time for filing income taxes, hardworking Americans are forced to navigate what has become a needlessly complicated process.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

April 4, 2015
News Stories

The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel

Rep. Tom Cole returned from the Middle East on Friday and said the Obama administration’s framework for a nuclear deal with Iran could set off an arms race in an already fragile region.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

April 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after tentative framework for a deal with Iran was announced yesterday by the P5+1 and European Union in Switzerland. Following the announcement, President Barack Obama praised the framework, calling it a “historic understanding with Iran.”

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April 1, 2015
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March 29, 2015
News Stories

The Oklahoman - Editorial Board

NO, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole isn’t bored and simply looking for a challenge. Instead Cole, R-Moore, says his decision to try to come up with a way to keep Social Security afloat is based on a firm belief that it can be done.

“The problem is it’s easily fixed,” Cole said in an interview last week. “It’s the politics that’s hard.”

Issues:Social Security

March 27, 2015
Weekly Columns

With the March 31 deadline for initial negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 just days away, I am very concerned by the president’s failure to consult Congress and his lack of stated intention to do so. Concern over what the new framework could include for Iran’s nuclear program is not a partisan issue.

Issues:Foreign Affairs