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WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that fire departments seeking federal funds can apply for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) until May 4, 2007.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (R-Moore) today strongly opposed the new Majority's budget proposal calling for the largest tax increase in American history, $392.5 billion over five years. The proposed budget allows the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 to expire, effectively raising taxes on middle class families, small businesses and family farms.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today released the following statement regarding FEMA's denial of an appeal for individual assistance funding for counties in Oklahoma affected by the winter storms.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, stated today that he will strongly oppose any attempts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and import dangerous terrorists into American communities. Earlier this week, Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee listed Fort Sill, Oklahoma as a potential relocation point for terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his upcoming district town hall schedule. Cole will begin traveling throughout Oklahoma's Fourth District next week to meet with constituents and discuss important issues effecting Oklahoma and our nation.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted today to ensure that America's wounded soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines receive the finest healthcare available through the military health system. H.R. 1538, the Wounded Warriors Assistance Act makes comprehensive improvements to medical care, quality of life and the administrative process associated with American troops wounded or injured in combat and other military medical outpatients.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (R-Moore) announced two staff changes in his Ada District Office. Amber Pollard has been promoted to Field Representative and Johnny Sandmann has been hired as Cole's Military and Veterans Caseworker.

Cole opposes Majority's Emergency Spending Bill that sets benchmarks for withdrawal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today strongly opposed H.R. 1591, the Majority's emergency spending bill. This bill includes money to be allocated to troops only if arbitrary deadlines for withdrawal out of Iraq included in the spending bill are met.