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WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement today after voting against H.R. 3221, The Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently co-sponsored the "Defund ACORN Act." This legislation calls for the federal government to cut financial ties with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). Cole has consistently condemned the housing association's abuses and wants the federal government to stop sending taxpayer dollars to ACORN and its affiliates.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement on the House floor regarding Congressman Wes Watkins. Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1713, a bill designing a post office in Bennington, Okla. as the "Wes Watkins Post Office."
Mr. COLE: "Madam Speaker, it is a great privilege to be here with my colleagues and participate in honoring our former colleague in this Chamber, Wes Watkins. Usually when you come down to the floor on an occasion like this, you are armed with all sorts of wonderful prepared remarks, and you lay them out.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today denouncing efforts to condemn Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02).
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)