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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in after voting in favor of H.Con.Res 34, the House Republican 2012 budget resolution introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan.
Cole serves on the House Budget Committee and the Appropriations Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama's speech today on the deficit.
Cole serves on the Budget and Appropriations committees.
The budget battles of the past few days confirm vast differences between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to fiscal priorities. With the nation mired in a continuing recession and headed gradually but inevitably toward a debt crisis, the Democratic majority last year failed to pass a budget or any funding bills for 2011.
House, Senate Agree to Largest Spending Cut in American History
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced legislation requiring the Obama administration to release any State and Defense department documents pertaining to consultation with Congress prior to committing U.S. forces to intervene in Libya.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1363, The Troop Funding Bill, which was passed today by House Republicans. The legislation funds government operations for one week with cuts of $12 billion, provides funding for U.S.
"The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding the Government Shutdown Prevention Act, which will be considered in the House of Representatives this week:
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the passage of Obamacare into law, and opposition among the nation's employers remains as strong as ever. Nancy Pelosi's infamous comment that Congress would "have to pass the bill so that we find out what is in it" underscores the fact that the more job creators learn about it, the more they dislike it.