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August 21, 2013
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after the tragic murder of Chris Lane, an Australian student and baseball player at East Central University in Ada. Lane was randomly targeted and murdered by three teenagers last Friday in Duncan.

August 19, 2013
Weekly Columns

In today’s society, there are numerous possibilities for receiving an education that prepares students for academic success and achievement. While the majority of elementary and secondary students in the United States attend public or private schools, the popularity of home schooling continues to grow and has become a widely accepted and respected alternative.


August 14, 2013
News Stories

Oklahoma City - The deadline to register for state and federal disaster assistance for the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred between May 18 and June 2 is quickly approaching.


August 12, 2013
Weekly Columns

President Obama is well-practiced at taking credit for economic recovery and job creation. Whether actual progress or improvements exist or not, he claims time and time again that the country is in better shape because of his political initiatives. However, due to the Administration’s flawed policies, closer analysis of the facts reveals that our economy and job market are lackluster at best.


August 8, 2013
News Stories

Journal Record - M. Scott Carter

For years, long before he was elected to the U.S. Congress, Republican Tom Cole worked as a pollster and political consultant. Back in the late 1980s, Cole defeated south Oklahoma City Realtor Marilyn Pryor and was elected to the Oklahoma Senate. During the tenure of then-Gov. Frank Keating, Cole served as secretary of state.


August 5, 2013
Weekly Columns

House Republicans have jumped on every opportunity to fully repeal and change or defund the president’s healthcare law. His signature piece of legislation, President Obama’s so-called affordable plan for healthcare is already showing signs of inevitable failure, and it continues to grow less popular with each passing day.


August 1, 2013

Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. today introduced legislation that would help families use disaster loans to build tornado safe rooms. The Tornado Family Safety Act (H.R. 2908 / S.


July 31, 2013
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Kevin Cramer (ND-at large) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (July 2013)


July 31, 2013
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (July 2013)


July 29, 2013
Weekly Columns

The safety and security we enjoy each day isn’t without a price. As the greatest military power in the world, our country must continue to preserve our defense capabilities and support those who put their lives on the line daily.