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Filing Taxes: The Deadline is Looming
April 1, 2008
Weekly Columns
It's that time of year again - time for individuals and families to file their yearly tax returns. Those who finished their taxes early are ahead of the curve, but those who have not are scrambling to get their taxes ready to file.
Issues:Taxes
March 2008 - Rep. Mary Fallin (OK-05)
March 31, 2008
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Mary Fallin (OK-05) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (March 2008)

The New York Times: A Case of the Blues
March 30, 2008
News Stories

The New York Times - Benjamin Wallace-Wells

Five Years Later
March 24, 2008
Weekly Columns
As we reflect on the past five years since the beginning of the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is important to recognize the progress that has been made, as well as the enormous sacrifices that were required to make that progress possible.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs
Cole Statement on Fifth Anniversary of Iraq War
March 19, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today, the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee has traveled to Iraq seven times since serving in Congress, most recently last October.

Fatally Flawed FISA
March 17, 2008
Weekly Columns
In August of last year the Protect America Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. Hailed as a historic bipartisan achievement, the Protect America Act modernized the out-of-date Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Condemns Time Wasted on Flawed Partisan FISA Attempt
March 14, 2008
Press Release

For Immediate Release March 14, 2008

Cole Condemns Time Wasted on Flawed Partisan FISA Attempt
Following Secret Intelligence Briefing, House Needs to Pass Bipartisan Senate Version

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following comments today, joining many of his colleagues calling for Senate-passed FISA modernization reform legislation to be brought to the House floor for consideration and passage.

A Detour on the Road to Fiscal Responsibility
March 12, 2008
Weekly Columns
Several weeks ago I was proud to be part of a bipartisan majority who – recognizing that our economy was beginning to stall – passed a stimulus package designed to get the country back on track by infusing the economy with money in the form of rebates for individual taxpayers and tax incentives for business investment.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessTaxes
Rep. Cole Announces March Town Hall Meetings
March 11, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding four town hall meetings in the southwest and southeast parts of the district in late March. During these meetings, Representative Cole is available to talk with Fourth District constituents and answer their questions about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.

Cole Thanks Firefighters and Announces Grant Application Deadline
March 10, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that local fire departments in need of federal funds can begin applying for special grants. The funds are available through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The application period is open until April 4th.