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WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Alexa Healey, the winner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Healey traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the competition's annual ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.

"Oklahoma students are full of talent and dedication and it is an honor to serve them in Congress," said Congressman Cole. "I am happy that Alexa and her family were able to make the trip to Washington to see her artwork showcased in the Capitol building. This is truly an accomplishment."

Norman Water Feasibility Modified to $900,000

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives passed Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-4) bill that would authorize $900,000 to the Central Oklahoma Master Conservatory District (COMCD) for a water feasibility study to establish additional sources of water for Norman, Midwest City, and Del City, Oklahoma. An amendment passed that increased the funding from $300,000 to $900,000 during the full committee markup.

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. 2849, the Chisholm and Great Western Cattle Trails Act of 2005, would specifically designate the two trails for a study to determine the suitability of placing these trails within the National Trails System as National Historic Trails.

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.

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. House Minority Leadership along with State Department officials have worked to temporarily suspend new passport regulations that took effect this year resulting in a significant increase in passport processing time. The new suspension will be in place until September 30, 2007, allowing Oklahoma summer travelers to still travel to certain areas without a passport.

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.