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Spirit Remains Strong in Moore
May 19, 2014
Weekly Columns

As we look back on the tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma last May, we still mourn the precious lives taken, neighborhoods destroyed and communities shaken. Despite a heartbreaking tragedy, especially for those living in my hometown of Moore, Oklahomans proved their resilience and the rest of the nation supported us every step of the way.

Issues:Science and Technology
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat: Band Hits Road For Patriotic Trip
May 19, 2014
News Stories

Pauls Valley Daily Democrat - Barry Porterfield

A few dozen of Pauls Valley’s band members are about to get very patriotic with a special trip that hits the road in just a few days.

Their destination is the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.

Cole Supports Case to Overturn Obamacare
May 16, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32), Senator John Cornyn (TX) and several other colleagues in signing an amicus brief in support of Hotze v. Sebelius. While numerous lawsuits have been filed against the Affordable Care Act, this litigation brought forth last May questions the constitutionality of the law according to the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Origination Clause.
Issues:Healthcare
Red Cross Continues Tornado Recovery Efforts in Oklahoma
May 16, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC — The American Red Cross today released a progress report on its work to help people and communities in Oklahoma rebuild and recover since a series of deadly tornadoes hit the state last May.
Ardmore Student Declared Art Contest Winner for Fourth District
May 14, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated this year’s winner of the Congressional Art Competition from the Fourth District of Oklahoma. Aamina Yousaf, who has studied art for three years, is a sophomore student at Plainview High School in Ardmore. She is the daughter of Muhammed Yousaf and Azra Perveen, and her art teacher is Brenda Fisher.
Benghazi Still on Our Minds
May 12, 2014
Weekly Columns

It’s now been nearly two years since our nation learned about the heartbreaking tragedy that claimed American lives in Benghazi, Libya. On the twelfth anniversary of September 11, four innocent Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, were murdered during what we later learned was a terrorist attack on our consulate.

House Establishes Select Committee for Benghazi Investigation
May 8, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House supported H. Res. 567, Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding Benghazi. This resolution comes after last week’s discovery of White House emails that revealed the Administration’s role in purposefully misreporting the cause of the attack to the American people.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
House Holds Lois Lerner in Contempt of Congress
May 7, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted in favor of H. Res. 574, a resolution to find Lois G. Lerner in contempt of Congress for her refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Cole supported this resolution that passed the House today by a vote of 231-187.
Bridenstine Amendment Preserves Critical Military Operations
May 7, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised his colleague Congressman Jim Bridenstine (OK-01) for sponsoring an amendment that will prevent the deactivation of three E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City and preserve the 513th Air Control Group (ACG).
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Productivity Requires Participation
May 5, 2014
Weekly Columns

The majority of Americans look at Washington with great frustration because they feel like Congress isn’t being productive or doing anything of real value.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessScience and Technology