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Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces Recipients of 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
April 24, 2014
Press Release


Mrs. Obama to Present Nation’s Highest Honor for Museums and Libraries

Issues:Science and Technology
The Need for Simplicity
Oklahoma Still Remembers April 19 Tragedy
April 17, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) remembered the tragedy of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City.
Kids First shows a Government that Works
April 14, 2014
Weekly Columns

Since our nation’s birth more than 237 years ago, generations of Americans have celebrated the right to hold and voice a variety of opinions and beliefs. There are few places where this reality is displayed more clearly than in the legislative process, both at home in Oklahoma and in our nation’s capital.

Issues:Science and Technology
Cole Mourns Loss of Edmond Harjo
April 10, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passing of Edmond Harjo. A member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Harjo was one of the last surviving Native American code talkers.
Issues:Tribal Relations
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