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Beating the Energy Crunch
May 23, 2008
Weekly Columns
As each day goes by, Americans feel the growing pressure caused by steadily increasing energy prices. Oil is nearing $130 a barrel and gasoline is hovering around $4 per gallon nationally.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentNatural Resources
Cole Introduces Legislation to Establish FEMA as an Independent Agency
May 23, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) introduced legislation yesterday to re-establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent agency. Cole's bill, H.R. 6147, is titled the "Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2008" or the "FEMA Act."

Cole Votes for Passage of Defense Authorization Bill
May 22, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following comments yesterday after supporting passage of H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill authorizes a portion of the budget for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy's national security programs. It will also authorize $70 billion in supplemental funding to support the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for the beginning months of Fiscal Year 2009.

Rep. Cole Addresses House on National Defense Authorization Act
May 22, 2008
Speech

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor last night supporting H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. This bill authorizes budget authority for the Department of Defense and the national security programs at the Department of Energy. Congressman Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has worked with the committee over the last few weeks to construct the components of the bill.

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)