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Respecting Habeas Corpus
July 30, 2008
Weekly Columns
A new piece of legislation is being considered by the Armed Services and Judiciary committees that would irresponsibly amend the federal judicial code to allow detained, enemy combatants to apply for writs of habeas corpus.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
High Gas Prices are Hurting Families
July 21, 2008
Weekly Columns
While Americans continue to pay ever increasing prices for gasoline, House and Senate leaders continue to block real solutions and instead appear to have adopted the policy of "pay more - drive less."
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessNatural Resources
Better Benefits
July 16, 2008
Weekly Columns
It's no secret that our nation's veterans are enthusiastically using their higher education benefits when they return from service. In fact, last year over 523,000 American veterans took advantage of government education assistance.
Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees
Cole Praises Decision to Open New "Vet Center" with Readjustment Counseling Services in Comanche County
July 15, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) offered the following comments after receiving word that the Department of Veterans Affairs has chosen Comanche County to receive a new Vet Center with counseling services.

Rep. Cole Agrees "The Time for Action is Now"
July 14, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement today after President Bush announced his intentions to lift the executive ban on offshore oil drilling.

Edmond Native Completes Internship in Cole Office
July 10, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently bid farewell to summer intern D.H. Dilbeck. Dilbeck was chosen to participate in the summer internship program in Cole's Washington, DC office.

OKC Native Completes Internship in Cole Office
July 10, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently bid farewell to summer intern Katherine Rainbolt. Rainbolt was chosen by Cole to participate in the internship program in Washington, DC.

“The summer internship program is an excellent opportunity for students like Katherine to see the inner workings of our government up close,” Congressman Cole said. “Katherine’s enthusiasm and loyal work ethic made her a vital asset this summer. She made a positive impression on my staff and I know she'll be missed around our office.”

Cole Comments on the Death of Former Congressman Clem McSpadden
July 8, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following comments today after receiving the news that Former Congressman Clem McSpadden had passed away.

"Oklahoma lost a true cowboy today," Congressman Cole said. "Clem McSpadden epitomized the very best of Oklahoma throughout his life - he was enormously accomplished yet humble, dedicated to his work, his family, and his nation and deeply committed to the state of Oklahoma and her citizens."

A Message to Oklahoma Seniors
July 7, 2008
Weekly Columns
The traditional tax deadline may have passed - but millions of taxpayers who are eligible to obtain economic stimulus payments have not filed the necessary paperwork to receive them. Those taxpayers will soon be at risk of losing their stimulus benefits.
Issues:Taxes
Security on All Fronts
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. Just as they do their duty to guard us against the acts of external forces that wish us harm, we must also do our part at home to preserve America for future generations.