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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Oklahoma Delegation reacted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) analysis that the recently passed health care legislation will result in higher premiums, lower reimbursement rates, and will force many Americans from their current health care plan breaking President Obama’s promise of ‘if you like it, you can keep it.’
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole
In a series of recent actions, the Obama administration has set about swiftly but steadily dismantling decades of established nuclear policy in favor of new mandates that undermine our allies and ultimately weaken our national security.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor regarding H. Res. 1237, a resolution honoring the life of Chief Wilma Mankiller.
MR COLE: "I thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement in response to comments by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) on the House floor today politicizing the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing:
"These outrageous remarks are deeply offensive to all Oklahomans - indeed all Americans. The fact that a Member of Congress would invoke this tragedy to make a cheap political statement is reprehensible. Members of both parties should show respect for the victims' families and refrain from using rhetoric that politicizes this tragic event.
It might come as a shock to Oklahomans still smarting from paying income taxes this week, but the Obama administration doesn't think you're being taxed enough. White House economic adviser Paul Volcker said last week that the U.S. should consider raising taxes, including imposing a new, European-style "value added tax" (VAT) -- a national sales tax on virtually any goods and services Americans consume. Nancy Pelosi agrees, stating last October that a VAT should be "on the table."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding 10 town hall meetings in March and 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement upon the passing of Wilma Mankiller:
"All Oklahomans and every Native American who knew her mourn the passing of Wilma Mankiller. Chief Mankiller was not only the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, she was a national icon and role model for women and Native Americans everywhere.
At town hall meetings throughout the 4th District this week, I’ve been hearing a lot from my fellow Oklahomans about how troubled they are with the direction of the country. There is a growing sense that the government is greatly overstepping its traditional role and encroaching more and more into citizens’ daily lives. The new health care law is just the latest and most obvious example of the federal government interfering with the personal decisions and rights Americans used to be able to take for granted.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 4872 and H.R. 3590 -- health care takeover legislation -- and his amendment to protect Medicare.
MR COLE: "Madame Speaker, I rise today to speak in strong opposition to the Rule and the underlying legislation.
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (March 2010)