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Cole Calls for an Energy Plan that Packs a Punch
May 21, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today after joining House Republicans to announce an energy agenda that will lower gas prices and expand America's energy base.

Empowering our Law Enforcement Officers
May 19, 2008
Weekly Columns
Last week the nation's Capitol was probably one of the safest places in the country. It received an extra measure of safety because thousands of law enforcement officials from across the United States came to lobby Congress, honor fallen heroes and participate in other activities that mark the annual National Police Week.
The Link Between Food and Fuel
May 8, 2008
Weekly Columns
Last week the President urged Congress to pass legislation to help curb the rising costs of food worldwide. For months, Africa, Asia and other parts of the developing world have been experiencing waves of discontent and widespread hunger because of food shortages.
Issues:Natural Resources
Cole's Statement: We Need "A Positive Agenda"
May 7, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today after meeting with the President and other Republican colleagues to plan a positive legislative agenda to help the American people.

Congress is Fiddling while the Economy Crashes and Burns
May 1, 2008
Weekly Columns
Earlier this week I spoke with constituents from the Fourth District about a number of national issues that are heavy on the minds of Oklahomans. There is no doubt that two of the most pressing issues are the price of gasoline and its relation to the overall state of the economy.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessNatural Resources
April 2008 - Rep. Pete King (NY-02)
April 30, 2008
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Pete King (NY-02) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (April 2008)

Cole Receives 2008 Friend of the Wildcatter Award
April 25, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) received the "2008 Friend of the Wildcatter" award from the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA) for his service to Oklahoma’s natural gas and oil industries.

Cole Calls for Speaker to Address Soaring Gas Prices
April 22, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) joined other leaders of Republican leadership today in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to reveal the "commonsense plan" to lower gas prices that she promised two years ago. The Daily Fuel Gauge Report from AAA reports that the current national average for gasoline is the highest it has ever been at $3.51 a gallon.

Prices Peak at the Pump
April 21, 2008
Weekly Columns
Memorial Day and summer vacations are just around the corner for many families. But this year, Oklahomans may find themselves forced to cut down on their drive time to their favorite vacation destinations.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessNatural Resources
The Landscape of Success
April 14, 2008
Weekly Columns
Over seven months ago General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker each delivered first-hand accounts of the status of the mission in Iraq. Last week those men returned to Congress to give another report to the American people.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs