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July 23, 2007
Weekly Columns
Last week, the Director of the National Intelligence Council (NIC) presented a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to the President and the Congress.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

July 19, 2007

Rep. Cole Condemns Bait and Switch Policy for Upward Bound

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) spoke in favor of his amendment to prevent the Department of Education from imposing an unnecessary and unfair evaluation policy on the Upward Bound program. The amendment was passed by voice vote.


July 18, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) today announced that Boeing, BAE Systems and the U.S. Army have jointly chosen Elgin, Oklahoma as the site of the Army’s Non-Line of Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) integration center.

Senator Inhofe:


July 16, 2007

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that he has promoted Liz Eddy to serve as his Press Secretary. Liz will be replacing Carmen Terry who has accepted a position working for Congressman John Carter as his Communications Director.

"I am pleased to promote Liz Eddy to the position of press secretary," Congressman Cole said. "Liz is a hard-worker and I have every confidence that she will be able to excel. Our office is fortunate to have her in this critical position," Cole added.


July 16, 2007
Weekly Columns
Recently, I sent a letter to the President calling for flood assistance for Comanche county in accordance with Governor Henry’s emergency disaster declaration request.

July 12, 2007
Speech

"I rise to oppose this bill because it's the wrong debate at the wrong place at the wrong time, and most importantly, it sends the wrong message.

"It's the wrong debate because it serves no useful purpose. This bill will never become law. If it passes, it will be vetoed and it will be sustained. We are wasting the time of trying the patience of the American people for no useful purpose.


July 12, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today opposed H.R. 2956, legislation that would, among other things, require the Secretary of Defense to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 120 days. This legislation is a clear attempt by the new majority in Congress to undermine the authority and recommendations of our commanders in the field of combat.


July 11, 2007

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today welcomed the government's announcement that this year's federal budget deficit will be nearly $40 billion lower than originally projected, which means that the deficit is less than half of what it was just three years ago. The Associated Press reports that the drop can be credited to "impressive revenue growth from the healthy economy."


July 11, 2007
Weekly Columns
Last week, millions of Americans across the nation gathered together to celebrate Independence Day. Though the traditions of this holiday never fail to trumpet the accomplished past and the promising future of the United States, what is the present-day state of American affairs? Considering the recent holiday, I think it is important to reflect upon the current status of America and the Congress.

July 6, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today Congressman Cole (OK-4) sent a letter to President Bush requesting relief funding for Comanche County's flooded areas. This request would extend relief to the area in conjunction with Governor Henry's initial disaster request.