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When our Founders dreamed of what our nation could be and built the framework for democracy to succeed, their aim was not only to protect the rights of citizens, but to also encourage nationwide participation in government.

The Ripon Advance

Rep. Tom Cole, (R-Okla.) has been instrumental in several bills during the 113th Congress that were signed into law, including the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act.

Pauls Valley Daily Democrat - Barry Porterfield

A serious discussion on some issues of national interest took center stage during a U.S. congressman’s visit to Pauls Valley recently.

Comments from Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, were direct but still provided a lighter, more non-partisan flavor during the town hall update Thursday afternoon.

More than 238 years ago, brave Americans understood the value of a democracy marked by unique freedoms and liberties for its people. Less than a hundred years later in the midst of a civil war that threatened to dissolve the Union, President Abraham Lincoln again inspired our nation to preserve government “of the people, for the people and by the people.” And we did.

Over the last several months, we have all kept a close watch over the alarming outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. Primarily impacting the countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, our concern is certainly shared with those who have lost loved ones to this disease.

The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel

Rep. Tom Cole, the Moore Republican who helps set U.S. military spending, says there’s no way of knowing how much it will cost to destroy the Islamic State and that money isn’t the primary concern now.

The Ada News - Eric Swanson

A combination of prosperity and strategic planning allowed the Chickasaw Nation to support more than 200 programs serving tribal members this year, Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby said Saturday.

“The Nation is doing very well, and we have a lot to be thankful for,” he said.