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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.

Rep. Cole's Statement after Briefing Top Officials
October 31, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after providing a briefing of his recent experiences in Iraq to White House officials and Lieutenant General Doug Lute, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan.

October 2007 - Rep. Michael C. Burgess (TX-26)
October 31, 2007
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (October 2007)

October 2007 - Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (LA-03)
October 31, 2007
Cole On Congress


Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) hosts his monthly program "Cole on Congress" and visits with Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (LA-03) to provide an analysis on the issues facing our nation. (October 2007)

Observations from Iraq
October 29, 2007
Weekly Columns
Last weekend I was able to take a trip to Kuwait, Iraq and Germany with three other members of Congress.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Rep. Cole Welcomes Announcement from Delta
October 24, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after receiving word that Delta Airlines has announced they will begin offering twice daily flights between Lawton, Okla. and Atlanta, Ga., starting March 2008.

Cole's Water Shortage Legislation Passes House
October 22, 2007
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today the House of Representatives passed Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-4) bill to authorize $900,000 to administer a water feasibility study in order to find future water sources for Norman, Midwest City and Del City, Oklahoma.

We Should Do What is Best to Protect America
October 22, 2007
Weekly Columns
In August Congress passed the bipartisan Protect America Act, a piece of legislation that has helped make America safer by closing a dangerous gap in our intelligence structure.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsScience and Technology
It's Time to Permanently Ban the Internet Tax
October 16, 2007
Weekly Columns
Of all the inventions of this era, it is arguable that none have left a more significant impression than the Internet.
Issues:Science and Technology