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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)
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. Last week, the House passed, with strong bipartisan support, the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2014 which ensures critical military funding in the coming fiscal year.
Washington Examiner - Byron York
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
The defense spending bill approved by the U.S. House on Wednesday night included some provisions by members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.
The most important one for the state was authored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, to prevent the potential furlough next year of thousands of Oklahoma civilians who work for the Defense Department.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, on Wednesday. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, supports our dedicated troops and continues current military operations.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after House passage of his amendment which prevents funds from being used to implement a furlough, if the reason given is sequestration. Relief would be given to Defense Department employees paid from the Working Capital Fund. The amendment, offered along with Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Congressmen Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rob Bishop (R-UT) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA), passed the House of Representatives by voice vote Tuesday night.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
After fierce debate over the limits of domestic spying, the House on Wednesday voted to protect the federal government's ability to collect phone records and other data related to U.S. citizens who aren't suspected of terrorism.
Government Executive - Kellie Lunney
The House on Wednesday passed a major spending bill that includes a 1.8 percent pay raise for service members in 2014.
The fiscal 2014 Defense Appropriations Act does not include funding for a civilian pay increase next year. The bill passed 315-109.
There have been several issues at the forefront in Congress this summer, and unfortunately, few have been resolved. We’re continuing to prioritize and work on a number of issues, including the necessary passage of a farm bill, which is very important to our state and nation at large.
WORLD Magazine - J.C. Derrick
Congressional Republicans are putting a full-court press on the White House to delay the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act—otherwise known as Obamacare.
This week, the GOP-controlled House passed two bills, including one that would put off until the start of 2015 the requirement that all Americans have health insurance. Under current law, any person without health insurance on Jan. 1, 2014, must pay a fine.