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Congressman Cole Votes for Personal Property Rights
November 4, 2005
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tom Cole voted for legislation today that will enhance the penalty for states and localities that abuse their eminent domain power. The Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 4128) passed in the House and now must be debated in the Senate.

Congressman Cole Announces Grant Eligibility for Elgin
October 28, 2005
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Cole announced that the Agriculture Funding Conference Report for FY06 (H.R. 2744), which passed in the House today, includes a waiver to allow Elgin to receive grants and loans through the Rural Community Advancement Program. Congressman Cole added this waiver that will make Elgin eligible for these grants until 2010.

Congressman Cole Announces Grant Eligibility for Lone Grove
October 28, 2005
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Cole announced that the Agriculture Funding Conference Report for FY06 (H.R. 2744), which passed in the House today, includes a waiver to allow Lone Grove to receive grants and loans through the Rural Community Advancement Program. Congressman Cole added this waiver that will make Lone Grove eligible for these grants until 2010.

Rep. Cole Votes Against Efforts to Stop 2005 BRAC
October 27, 2005
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted against a last minute effort to stop the 2005 round of base closures and realignments (BRAC) and reject the recommendations from the BRAC commission, today.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Congressman Cole Appointed to Gas Price Task Force
September 23, 2005
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole was appointed to the Gas Price Task Force yesterday by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.). This task force will be dedicated to immediate action to ease the widespread fuel supply crisis occurring throughout much of the nation.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentNatural Resources
Rep. Cole Introduces Legislation to Help Teachers Affected by Katrina
September 22, 2005
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole, along with members from Louisiana, introduced legislation last week, H.R. 3788 that would allow the Secretary of Education to waive the continuous service requirements of the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program for teachers whose employment is interrupted by a major disaster.
Issues:Education
Rep. Cole Votes for Protection for Good Samaritans
September 15, 2005
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for the Katrina Volunteer Protection Act 2005 (H.R. 3736) which passed in the House today. This legislation makes sure that everyone who helps those affected by Hurricane Katrina will be covered by some basic legal protections.
Rep. Tom Cole Announces U.S. Service Academies Day
September 8, 2005
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole announced today that all Oklahoma High School students are invited to attend Oklahoma Congressional Academy Day to learn about each academy and the application process.
Congressman Cole Vows to Oppose Pork in Hurricane Relief Bill
September 8, 2005
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole joined other members of Congress today in signing a pledge to oppose any project or provision that is not directly related to the impact of Hurricane Katrina in any supplemental appropriations bill that provides funds for hurricane relief. In the past, some members of Congress have attached self-serving pork projects to fast-moving emergency spending bills that are guaranteed to pass through the House and the Senate.
Congressman Cole Votes for Emergency Funds for Katrina Relief
September 8, 2005
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for a $51.8 billion supplemental appropriation package for immediate needs arising from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina.