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April 7, 2011

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.


April 7, 2011

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.


April 5, 2011
"The House Republican budget is more than serious -- it's revolutionary. We've reached the point where only a decisive plan can reverse our disastrous debt trajectory, and that's exactly what Chairman Ryan and House Republicans have delivered. This budget cuts $6.2 trillion, reforms our outdated tax code, and saves Medicare and Medicaid from bankruptcy.

April 4, 2011
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"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."


March 30, 2011

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:


March 28, 2011
Weekly Columns

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.


March 22, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) will be holding a series of town hall meetings in April. Rep. Cole will be available to answer questions and address concerns about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.


March 21, 2011
Weekly Columns

A recent report from the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) eloquently illustrates the connection between spending cuts and job creation. In their analysis of economic data from all developed countries between 1970 and 2007, the JEC uncovered some instructive and encouraging findings.


March 15, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House approved the latest in a series of short-term budget measures to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through April 8 while cutting $6 billion in spending:


March 14, 2011
Weekly Columns

The sudden, significant spike in gas prices is straining American family budgets and jeopardizing our fragile economic recovery. Unrest in North Africa and the Middle East has driven prices up 20 cents in just the last few days, and prices have increased 68 cents compared to this time last year.