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A Valuable Friend and Ally
February 24, 2014
Weekly Columns

Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been a strong supporter of Israel and its right to exist. Like the United States, Israel is committed to living peaceably, fighting terrorism, defending freedom and protecting democracy.

Cole Statement on President’s FY 2015 Budget
February 21, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after it was revealed that the president’s annual budget blueprint will abandon his previous efforts to cut spending and reform entitlements.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Every Negotiation Requires a Negotiating Partner
February 14, 2014
Weekly Columns

Like a person’s credit card limit, the debt ceiling is not meant to be reached or exceeded. If the nation approaches or reaches the debt ceiling, it should signal lawmakers and the president to deal with the debt, not add to it.

Issues:Economy & Small Business
Oklahoma Delegation on the Parole of 1st Lt. Behenna
Washington Examiner: GOP: Illegal Obamacare Delays Will Hurt President's Agenda
February 12, 2014
News Stories

The Washington Examiner - Susan Crabtree

New York Times: G.O.P. Senate Leaders Avert Debt Ceiling Crisis
February 12, 2014
News Stories

The New York Times - Ashley Parker and Jonathan Weisman

Cole Opposes Clean Debt Ceiling Increase
February 11, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation that would raise the debt ceiling without addressing fiscal policy or federal spending. Cole opposed the legislation today that passed the House by a vote of 221-201.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Newsmax: Many Republicans Call Debt-Ceiling Vote 'Missed Opportunity' For Sanity
February 11, 2014
News Stories

Newsmax - Todd Beamon

Washington Times: Fractured House Approves Debt Ceiling Hike; ‘Clean’ Bill Drops All GOP Demands
February 11, 2014
News Stories

The Washington Times - Stephen Dinan and David Sherfinski

Obstacles for Workers and Job Creators
February 10, 2014
Weekly Columns



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