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Cole's Statement on U.S.S. Oklahoma Memorial Dedication
December 7, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) released the following statement after the U.S.S. Oklahoma Memorial Dedication. Cole was able to attend the dedication ceremony and corresponding events in Ford Island, Hawaii, this weekend.

All the World's a Stage
December 4, 2007
Weekly Columns
Shakespeare wrote "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Right now, the international stage of world politics is chock-full of different players and powers.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Friendly Wager for the Big 12 Title
November 29, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congressman Kenny Hulshof (MO-09) announced the terms of their friendly wager on the Big 12 Conference football championship happening this weekend between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Mizzou Tigers.

Our Dependence Day
November 26, 2007
Weekly Columns
This Thanksgiving, I was grateful for the opportunity to sit around a table surrounded by my family to laugh, talk and give thanks for all of the blessings we have been given.
High Energy Costs Put Squeeze on Holidays
November 19, 2007
Weekly Columns
As the holidays are approaching, Oklahomans are preparing to gather together with their families and friends around warm fires, busy kitchens and TV's dedicated to weekend football.
Issues:Natural Resources
Centennial Reminds Us of Oklahoma's Emerging Future
November 12, 2007
Weekly Columns
Last week I had the opportunity to speak at an Oklahoma Centennial reception held at the Old Executive Office Building of the White House. I was joined at the podium by other members of the Oklahoma Congressional delegation as well as key members of the Centennial Commission.
Defense Funding Bill Passes House
November 9, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Yesterday Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that funding has been included in the FY08 Department of Defense Appropriations Conference Report for projects that will benefit the 4th District.

It's Time to Stop Toying with the Needs of Troops and Veterans
November 7, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Yesterday Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement after the House Majority approved an expensive appropriations bill with millions of dollars of unrelated pork-barrel spending requests.

The Tax Bill to End All Tax Bills
November 5, 2007
Weekly Columns
It seems like families are feeling the financial pinch more than ever these days. With the costs at the gas-pump climbing, college tuition rates getting higher and the price of consumer goods rising, the last thing Americans need is to see more of their paycheck taken by the government.
Issues:Economy & Small BusinessTaxes
Cole Encourages Applicants to Apply for Fire Prevention Grants
November 1, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in an effort to encourage fire prevention and safety grant seekers to submit their applications before the November 30th deadline.