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At an early age, my mother taught me about the importance of my Native American heritage, and I have carried that with me throughout my life with a great sense of pride. As a member of the Chickasaw Nation, I am pleased that November marks a special time to nationally recognize the significant contributions, achievements and history of all tribes. There is certainly a lot to celebrate this month.
Washington Post - Jonnelle Marte
About a month ago, the Post invited readers to chime in on what they thought were the best ways to fix Social Security.
With the help of the Center for Retirement Research, we presented an array of 12 solutions commonly suggested for the retirement system, which is projected to be so depleted that it will be unable to pay full benefits by 2033. Then we asked readers to pick the options they would consider.
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. While some Americans have answered that call by selflessly volunteering to serve in the military, representing their communities in public office or contributing in other ways to public service, we all possess the unique opportunity to participate in government when we vote.
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.
“I am proud to have co-authored, along with Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.), the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, which redirects taxpayer dollars wasted on political party conventions to instead fund valuable pediatric disease research,” Cole said.
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.
Meeting at the offices of the local chamber of commerce, Cole addressed a variety of issues with the handful of residents coming to the informal gathering.
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. As Americans, our first inclination in the midst of suffering is to lend a helping hand and prevent a situation from growing from bad to worse.
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.
“I think you have to decide that this isn’t a matter of dollars and cents, it’s a matter of how great the risk is,” Cole said in an interview.
“And look, these people are busy establishing a terrorist state in the heart of the Middle East. This is like watching al Qaeda working with the Taliban in Afghanistan in the 1990s.”