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Rep. Cole Comments on State of the Union Address
January 28, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement about the President's State of the Union Address to the nation.

Permanently Protecting America
January 28, 2008
Weekly Columns
In August, Congress acted in a bipartisan fashion to pass a temporary law called the Protect America Act. This policy amended a number of out-of-date intelligence laws and gave our country's intelligence officials the legal ability to use advanced information-gathering techniques to monitor the communications of dangerous foreign enemies.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Announces 2008 Academy Nominations
January 24, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today the names of students who have been nominated from the Fourth Congressional District for entry into one of America's prestigious military academies. The schools who participate in the Congressional nomination program are the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy.

Revving the Economic Engine
January 22, 2008
Weekly Columns
As we enter the New Year, American families are finding themselves increasingly anxious about the economy. While we are still in a period of economic growth, that growth has become sluggish.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Digital TV: Get the Picture
January 8, 2008
Weekly Columns
In just a little over a year there will be a big change in the way television is broadcast. By February 17, 2009, every television set in America will need to be digital television (DTV) compatible to continue to receive local broadcast programming.
Issues:Science and Technology
Pakistan in the Spotlight
January 3, 2008
Weekly Columns
America's leaders understand that securing a strong and reliable relationship with Pakistan is a critical foreign policy goal. Global terrorism is thriving along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, radical Islamic practices are surging in the area, and most recently, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been assassinated.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs
December 2007 - Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08)
December 31, 2007
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (December 2007)

Cole Secures Funds for Ada Water Tower
December 27, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that the FY08 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed by the President yesterday included $250,000 for construction of a one-million gallon water storage tower in Ada, Okla.

Cole Secures Funds for Ardmore Resource Center
December 27, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that the FY08 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed by the President yesterday included $350,000 to help the Ardmore Development Authority develop phase 2 of the Ardmore Community Resources Center.

Cole Announces Oklahoma Projects
December 26, 2007
Press Release

For Immediate Release December 26th, 2007

Cole Announces Oklahoma Projects

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that last week's FY08 Omnibus Appropriations bill included funding for projects that will benefit central and southwest Oklahoma.