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Park Chosen to Appear on Coin
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement acknowledging the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the recent decision by the Treasury Department to include the park's image on the Oklahoma quarter-dollar to be issued in 2011 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
Congressman Calls for More Accountability in Presidential Appointments
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently cosponsored legislation calling for more transparency in Presidential appointments. Specifically, Cole cosponsored H.R. 3226, the "Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009," introduced by Representative Jack Kingston (GA-01). If passed, funding will be withheld from any task force, council, or czar that is not confirmed by the Senate.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement regarding President Obama's speech on health care given during a joint session of Congress.
"The American people do not want another speech. They want a sensible bipartisan health care plan that lowers costs, increases coverage and avoids tax increases or benefit cuts."
Ada and Ardmore Town Hall Location Changes Included
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be adding an additional town hall meeting in Mustang, Okla., on Monday, August 24th from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Congressman Cole will be available to answer questions about federal legislation such as the health care bill. Rep. Cole will also have staff members on hand to answer specific questions related to federal casework.
Monday, August 24th
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Mustang Town Center
1201 N. Mustang Rd.
Mustang, OK 73064
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding five town hall meetings in the month of August. Congressman 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.
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Dr. Robert E. Moffit of the Heritage Foundation to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (July 2009)
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Jerry Taylor of the CATO Institute to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (July 2009)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today during the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee markup, U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) worked with members of the Committee to redirect $10 million dollars of funding for pediatric cancer research and eradication efforts. Cole is Oklahoma's sole member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Last week President Obama and his liberal Democratic allies in Congress announced plans for a government takeover of America's health care industry. This plan will cost more than a trillion dollars and will be paid for by tax increases and costly mandates on small business owners and by cuts to Medicare. And if you are among the over 250 million Americans who currently have health insurance, get ready for big changes.
WASHINGTON – Today the House of Representatives passed H.Res.469, a resolution honoring the life and contributions of Wayman Tisdale. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced the bill in May after Tisdale passed away.
"Wayman Tisdale was an outstanding athlete, a talented musician and an all-around inspiration to everyone who knew him or followed his extraordinary career," Congressman Cole said. "I am very pleased that this resolution has been passed in the House of Representatives. Wayman's life deserves to be acknowledged on the national stage."