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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 Hailed as a historic bipartisan achievement, the Protect America Act modernized the out-of-date Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).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

March 14, 2008

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.


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

March 11, 2008

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.


March 10, 2008

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.


March 6, 2008

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement today after the release of the Democratic Majority's FY 2009 proposed federal budget.


March 3, 2008
Weekly Columns
"Entitlement reform" has become a popular phrase over the past few years. As America's baby-boomer population reaches retirement age, the issue has gotten a lot of attention.
Issues:Healthcare

February 28, 2008
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Tom Latham (IA-03) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (February 2008)


February 28, 2008
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Mac Thornberry (TX-13) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (February 2008)


February 26, 2008
Weekly Columns
Last week I had the opportunity to host two community town hall meetings in the Northern part of the 4th district. I enjoy these events because it gives me a chance to hold a forum in which citizens can ask me questions and give me their opinions directly.