Cole Statement on Concerns About Layoffs at Tinker Air Force Base

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to concerns that there may be layoffs at Tinker Air Force Base:

“I am aware of the concern of layoffs at Tinker Air Force Base. As the Representative for the base in Congress, I share these concerns and have been closely monitoring the situation. My staff and I have been in regular contact with leadership at Tinker Air Force base and have received no official confirmation on the possible number of probationary employees being let go. I will continue to be actively engaged on the situation, as I will always fight for Tinker Air Force base and the critical role the base and its civilian employees play to safeguard our nation,” said Congressman Cole.

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