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Working Together for Success
February 5, 2008
Weekly Columns
During his final the State of the Union address last week, the President voiced candid but optimistic words to the American people.
Cole Statement on President Bush's FY 2009 Budget Proposal
February 4, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement today after the President submitted his fiscal year 2009 budget proposal to Congress.

"The President's budget serves as a useful starting point for a debate over our nation's fiscal priorities. I am pleased that his recommendations include securing our borders, strengthening our national security and addressing the country's economic uncertainties."

Cole Applauds Bipartisan Economic Growth Package
January 29, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement today following the passage of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Package. The bill is designed to boost the economy, create jobs and give money back to America's taxpayers.

Rep. Cole Comments on State of the Union Address
January 28, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement about the President's State of the Union Address to the nation.

Permanently Protecting America
January 28, 2008
Weekly Columns
In August, Congress acted in a bipartisan fashion to pass a temporary law called the Protect America Act. This policy amended a number of out-of-date intelligence laws and gave our country's intelligence officials the legal ability to use advanced information-gathering techniques to monitor the communications of dangerous foreign enemies.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Announces 2008 Academy Nominations
January 24, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today the names of students who have been nominated from the Fourth Congressional District for entry into one of America's prestigious military academies. The schools who participate in the Congressional nomination program are the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy.

Revving the Economic Engine
January 22, 2008
Weekly Columns
As we enter the New Year, American families are finding themselves increasingly anxious about the economy. While we are still in a period of economic growth, that growth has become sluggish.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Digital TV: Get the Picture
January 8, 2008
Weekly Columns
In just a little over a year there will be a big change in the way television is broadcast. By February 17, 2009, every television set in America will need to be digital television (DTV) compatible to continue to receive local broadcast programming.
Issues:Science and Technology
Pakistan in the Spotlight
January 3, 2008
Weekly Columns
America's leaders understand that securing a strong and reliable relationship with Pakistan is a critical foreign policy goal. Global terrorism is thriving along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, radical Islamic practices are surging in the area, and most recently, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been assassinated.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs
December 2007 - Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08)
December 31, 2007
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (December 2007)