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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Tom Cole recently congratulated Jacob Branstetter on his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cole nominated Branstetter to the Air Force Academy entering class of 2006.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Tom Cole recently congratulated Paul E. Tennison on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Cole nominated Tennison to the U.S. Military Academy entering class of 2006.

"Paul is one of Oklahoma's bright and talented students. His strong dedication to our country deserves our respect and support. I congratulate him on his appointment to West Point Military Academy and wish him the best of luck in his military career," Congressman Cole said.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Tom Cole made the following statement in opposition to an acquisition proposal from Dubai Ports World (DP World), a port operations company owned by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deal would position DP World to conduct terminal operations at six U.S. ports.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Cole introduced the Home and Farm Wind Energy Systems Act of 2005 today that will provide a 30 percent tax credit for businesses and individuals that purchase small wind turbines.

"One of the greatest threats to economic recovery is increasing energy prices. Congress has already taken some important steps to solve this problem, but we must continue to provide incentives for those who use alternate energy sources. Small wind systems, if available at the right price, could be part of the solution to curbing energy prices," Congressman Cole said.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--In order to help control mandatory spending, which now comprises about 54 percent of the budget, Congressman Tom Cole voted yesterday for the Deficit Reduction Conference Report (S. 1932) that will achieve almost $40 billion in savings over the next five years.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Cole made the following statement about President Bush's State of the Union Address, January 31, 2006:

"With the same unwavering determination we have seen over the past five years, President Bush laid out this year's agenda in a true visionary's style. Tonight he left no doubt that he will use his last three years to accomplish what is best for the country-success in Iraq, domestic security, better health care for all Americans, a sound energy policy, global competitiveness and a bolstering economy."

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Cole made the following statement after hearing the news that additional counties were added to the disaster declaration. These counties will now be eligible to receive federal funds to help fight the wild fires and recover from their damage.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Tom Cole announced today that the University of Oklahoma was recently awarded the Postal Service training contract, effective January 1, 2006. The contract provides $27 million over two years with three one-year renewable options. Assuming the contract goes for the full five years, the award would amount to $67 million, maintaining 217 full-time jobs in the Norman area.