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House Supports Budget that Balances
April 10, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican budget blueprint for fiscal year 2015 by a vote of 219-205. This plan presented by the House Budget Committee and Chairman Paul Ryan would cut $5.1 trillion in spending, repeal Obamacare and balance the budget in 10 years.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Fiscal Year 2015 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Approved
April 9, 2014
Press Release

Holds the line on spending for House offices, freezes pay for Members of Congress

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Cole Supports Republican Budget on House Floor
April 8, 2014
Speech
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) offered the following remarks on the House floor during debate and consideration of H. Con. Res. 96, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary level for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Path to Prosperity offers Positive Vision for the Future
April 7, 2014
Weekly Columns

In order to overcome our nation’s serious economic challenges, we must have a real plan with real reforms. Upon release of the “Path to Prosperity” budget blueprint for fiscal year 2015, Chairman Paul Ryan and the House Budget Committee again shared a positive vision for the nation’s future.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Defense News: Without Capitol Hill Advocates, US Weapons Cuts All But Certain
April 5, 2014
News Stories

Defense News - John T. Bennett

Widespread opposition has yet to form around any single Pentagon proposal to cut a specific weapon system, indicating most could be implemented despite lawmakers’ protestations on behalf of parochial interests.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
President Signs Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act into Law
April 3, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama signed into law the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act.
Issues:Science and Technology
Cobell Education Scholarship Fund Receives Funding
April 3, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised the Department of Interior after it was announced that the first quarterly transfer of funds to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund will begin this week.
Issues:EducationTribal Relations
Fiscal Times: GOP’s Midterm Back-Up Plan – National Security
April 3, 2014
News Stories

Fiscal Times - Timothy R. Homan

Get ready to hear Republicans hammer President Obama and congressional Democrats on matters of defense and national security leading up to the midterm elections in November.

ABC: To Help Sick Kids, A Rare Scene In The Oval Office
April 3, 2014
News Stories

ABC - Devin Dwyer

Here are two things you don’t see every day at the White House: a bill signing, and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., standing beside President Obama with a big smile.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessScience and Technology
Cole Opening Statement During House Budget Committee Markup
April 2, 2014
Speech
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) offered the following opening remarks today during the House Budget Committee markup of the budget blueprint for fiscal year 2015, “The Path to Prosperity: A Responsible, Balanced Budget.”
Issues:Economy & Small Business