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July 1, 2013
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America’s story is one brimming with patriotism and hope. Independence Day begs us to remember that we were not always free. The freedoms we enjoy today were paid for at a high price by thousands of brave patriots who came before to establish and preserve liberty.


July 1, 2013
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Journal Record - Associated Press

A London-based urban affairs think tank has selected Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis as its "Mayor of the Month" for his leadership in the aftermath of the May 20 tornado.

The City Mayors Foundation announced Monday that Lewis is the mayor of the smallest city ever to win the honor.


June 28, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) commented on the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the president’s health care law. With full implementation less than six months away, the law will increase premium costs, lead to doctor shortage and create fewer jobs.
Issues:Healthcare

June 27, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-07) and Congresswomen Renee Ellmers (NC-02) and Susan Brooks (IN-05) on Tuesday to urge pediatric research.

June 27, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, released a joint statement after President Obama issued an executive order to establish the White House Council on Native American Affairs.


June 27, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s announcement made by the United States Army. The announcement declared changes to the Army’s force structure that will impact numerous Army bases across the country, including Fort Sill in Lawton.

June 26, 2013
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-16) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-27) introduced the Open Fuel Standard Act (H.R. 2493) which would require 30 percent of new automobiles in 2016, 50 percent in 2017, and 50 percent in each subsequent year, to operate on nonpetroleum fuels in addition to or instead of petroleum based fuels. The bill also features original co-sponsors Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY-03), Allyson Schwartz (D-PA-13), Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) and Del. Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam).

June 26, 2013
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Government Executive - Kellie Lunney

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wants to know why certain civilian employees at the Defense Department are subject to furloughs.