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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a Senior Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mary Fallin (R-Okla.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), and Rep John Sullivan (R-Okla.) joined together today in a united front to express outrage at President Obama’s decision to shut down Guantanamo Bay, possibly leading to terrorists coming to Oklahoma.
Cole Praises Decision on Border Patrol Agents
Says Commutations Fall Short of Full Justice
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement after receiving word that President Bush commuted the sentences of border patrol agents Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos. In October 2006, Ramos and Compean were each sentenced to more than a decade in prison after shooting an illegal immigrant who was believed to have been armed while transporting hundreds of pounds of marijuana into the country.
Madame Speaker, I rise today to speak to H.R. 2 and the State Children's Health Insurance Program in general. Like many of my colleagues, I have been supportive of the underlying legislation. However, the way in which the underlying legislation has been brought forward under a closed rule is unforgiveable. This is simply just one more example of the majority taking away the right of the minority to offer any type of substantive amendment or change to the legislation.
WASHINGTON – Earlier today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) received word that he will serve on three House Appropriations subcommittees. Specifically, he will serve on Interior and Environment, Labor/Health & Human Services (HHS)/Education and Legislative Branch Subcommittees.
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve on these subcommittees," Congressman Cole said. "While serving on the Appropriations Committee will allow me to add an Oklahoma voice to all matters the committee deals with, I'll be able to invest extra time on subcommittee issues."
WASHINGTON – The House Republican Steering Committee today appointed Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole to a coveted seat on the House Appropriations Committee. He becomes the only Member of Congress from Oklahoma to sit on the powerful committee.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement yesterday after Oklahoma's Fifth District Representative, Congresswoman Mary Fallin, accepted an appointment to the House Armed Services Committee.
Recently I returned from an official trip to Iraq and Afghanistan. I was honored to spend time with men and women from our Armed Forces and listen to their experiences serving overseas during wartime. And after having those conversations, meeting with foreign leaders and visiting our military bases, it is clear to me that sustainable progress has been made in Iraq. In fact, it has set the stage for a significant drawdown of troops in the months to come. But in Afghanistan, on the other hand, we are facing complex challenges and an elusive enemy.
Friendly Wager for the National Championship
Oklahoma Sooners' Rep. Cole and Florida Gators' Rep. Putnam Talk Terms
WASHINGTON – There will be more at stake than pride and a national championship when the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida meet in the BCS National Championship football game January 8, it’s a matter of chocolate and oranges. U.S. Congressmen Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) have a friendly wager riding on the outcome of the matchup involving their two alma maters.
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. David Dreier (CA-26) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (December 2008)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) recently returned from a congressional delegation trip to Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany. Cole observed the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, discussed regional, political, and security issues with military officials and foreign leaders and visited with troops.