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Last summer, House Democrats passed a "climate change" bill that, for all practical purpose, is nothing more than a national energy tax. I opposed the legislation because it was sure to result in increased utility costs for families and punishing taxes on the energy industry that would be particularly damaging for energy-producing states like Oklahoma.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today issued the following statement after the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group launched YouCut, a first-of-its kind initiative designed to give taxpayers an opportunity to vote on spending cuts they would most like to see Congress enact. Cole's proposal to eliminate the Presidential Election Fund is one of the first spending cuts to be considered under the program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after touring storm-damaged areas in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties:
"Recovery efforts are already well under way in the hardest hit areas. First responders have done a remarkable job, and the utility crews from rural electric coops and OG&E should also be commended for their tremendous efforts to restore power to homes and businesses.
The deepening financial crisis in Greece has officially gone global, sending stocks plummeting on Wall Street and around the world. Economists fear that neither the riot-inducing tax hikes and spending cuts nor the $146 billion in rescue funds from other European nations will be enough to prevent Greece from undergoing an economic collapse with worldwide repercussions.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that Tyler Powell will be joining his staff as field representative in the Lawton region. Powell will be replacing Keri Dennis who has accepted a position with Triangle Insurance Company.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was honored Thursday as one of the most conservative members of Congress by the American Conservative Union (ACU).
ACU held ceremonies on Capitol Hill to present awards to those members of the United States House and Senate who earned high ratings on ACU's annual Ratings of Congress for the 111th Congress, First Session.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today joined fellow House conservatives to launch the 10th Amendment Task Force. A project of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the Task Force will work to uphold constitutional principles that limit federal authority over states and individuals.
During the health care debate, House Speaker Pelosi famously declared Congress would have to pass ObamaCare before we could "find out what is in it." A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the effects of the law illustrates exactly why proponents wanted to keep the details quiet.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was honored this week on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress.
"American entrepreneurship is the key to job creation and economic prosperity," Cole said. "I'm pleased to accept this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and I'll continue to support policies that allow American businesses to grow, free from high taxes and government interference."
Almost two years into the financial crisis, we remain without reforms to protect consumers from another Wall Street meltdown. Policies proposed by the Obama administration will do little to change that and will actually hinder economic recovery by punishing community banks that had nothing to do with the crisis -- while promising special treatment to those that did.