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June 28, 2007

Norman Water Feasibility Modified to $900,000


June 26, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) introduced legislation that would assist in the preservation and recognition of the Chisholm and Great Western Cattle Trails. H.R.


June 18, 2007
Weekly Columns
Each year Congress considers 11 or more appropriations bills which provide funding for numerous activities like national defense, education, homeland security and crime. Earmarking refers to a provision in legislation, in this case appropriations bills, which direct funds to be spent on specific projects.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

June 15, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today voted against passage of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill aimed at increasing non-emergency spending by $4.3 billion, which is twice as much as requested by the President in the FY 08 budget.


June 8, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Many Oklahomans finding themselves without passports due to a new federal regulation set in place by the United States State Department may see a bit of summer relief.


June 7, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) along with Assistant Secretary William C. Anderson and Major General Del Eulberg today honored Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) for their achievement of two of the Air Force's annual environmental excellence awards. The awards were presented at the United States Air Force General Thomas D. White Environmental Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon.


June 7, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today strongly opposed S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. This bill expands the number of embryonic stem cell lines that are eligible for federally funded research, and has already been issued a veto threat from the President if it crosses his desk.


May 29, 2007
Weekly Columns
America is a land of opportunity. And we are also a country that has always been comprised of immigrants searching for the promise of the American Dream.
Issues:Immigration

May 25, 2007

Bill includes Drough Relief, Wildfire Disaster Relief and BRAC funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) voted last night in favor of the House Emergency War Spending Bill which provides $120 billion for our men and women in uniform and includes BRAC and agriculture disaster relief funding.


May 25, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) joined Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Congressman John Sullivan in asking the U.S. State Department for assistance with problems concerning the Houston Passport problem.