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WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement regarding H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010, a bill that sets annual defense policy and authorizes the Department of Defense budget. This bill also contains controversial language related to so-called hate crimes legislation.
Bill Clarifies Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently introduced H.R. 3697 a bill that would amend the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (IRA) to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Sue Myrick (NC-09) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (September 2009)
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH-14) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (September 2009)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) provided the following comments on the passing of Henry Bellmon.
In August I held a series of public town hall meetings and met with doctors, nurses and other health professionals in special health care forums. During those meetings, an overwhelming majority of attendees expressed deep concerns with H.R. 3200, the now infamous health care bill introduced in the House. Congress went back to work in early September and the House version of the health care bill was virtually dead-on-arrival. The Senate, however, is dealing with its own version, introduced recently by Senator Max Baucus.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) added his name to a discharge petition calling for House Democratic leadership to give members of Congress - and the public - at least 72 hours to look over major legislation before it is voted on.
"Defeating these Amendments is a Disservice to the American People"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently introduced two amendments during a conference committee on the FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) provided the following statement regarding news that President Obama has chosen to abandon plans for the European Missile Defense site, which would have placed 10 missile interceptors in Poland and a radar in the Czech Republic.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement regarding the observance of Constitution Day on September 17.
"I would like to encourage parents and teachers to take time to discuss the significance of Constitution Day with their children," Congressman Cole said. "The Constitution is among our most significant and important founding documents and it is literally the foundation upon which our system of government is built. It is very important for future generations of Americans to learn about and respect the Constitution."