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June 30, 2008
Speech

The Fourth of July holiday reminds me not only of the freedom we have secured throughout our nation's history, but also the importance of securing our liberties for the future. We all know that freedom and security are not static. In fact, we have brave men and women serving on the front lines overseas right now to ensure that America remains free.


June 26, 2008

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal appeals court decision that the gun ban in Washington, DC is unconstitutional.


June 25, 2008

WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated Katherine Habeck, Fourth District winner of the 2008 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery. Habeck, a student from Plainview High School in Ardmore, was in Washington, DC, today to attend the competition ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception.


June 23, 2008
Weekly Columns
Thomas Paine once said, "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." In the past few months two pieces of legislation have been the source of intense debate from both sides of the political aisle.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

June 20, 2008

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following comments today after the House passed H.R. 6304, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. This bill will modernize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and strengthen our country's terrorist surveillance laws.


June 17, 2008
Weekly Columns
Last week the Republican members of the U.S. House unveiled an economic agenda designed to lower gas prices, eliminate wasteful government spending and prevent tax increases.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessTaxes

June 11, 2008
Speech

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor last night drawing attention to Speaker Pelosi and the Majority party's unwillingness to take action to expand American-made energy to help drive down the rising cost of gasoline.


June 10, 2008

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced a resolution today to honor country music star Toby Keith's commitment to the United States Armed Forces. Keith has demonstrated his commitment in a number of ways, most notably by performing on six United Service Organizations (USO) tours overseas.


June 6, 2008
Weekly Columns
When I think about the contrast between the condition of our state and the condition of our country, I am reminded of the famous line from Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."
Issues:Economy & Small Business

May 31, 2008
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Walter Jones (NC-03) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (May 2008)