Rep. Cole Says Goodbye to summer intern Grant Haines

WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) bid farewell today to summer intern Grant Haines. Haines was chosen by Cole to participate in the internship program in Washington, D.C.

"Internship programs in D.C. are a great way for students like Grant to obtain real life experience working for the government while living in an exciting city," Cole said. "Grant's helpful personality and dedicated work ethic have made him a wonderful intern. He did a great job this summer and his presence will be missed around the office."

Cole's 2007 Summer Intern Program allows upper class college students to participate in a number of activities including giving Capitol tours, attending congressional hearings and markups, gathering press clips and aiding staff on legislative projects.

"Working on Capitol Hill is a great way to take what I've learned in the government classroom and apply it to real life," Haines said. "The knowledge and experiences I've gained from this internship will stay with me for a long time."

Haines's hometown is Sulphur, OK, where he graduated from Sulphur High School in 2005. He is the son of John and Shelley Haines of Sulphur. He is a junior at the University of Oklahoma studying journalism with an emphasis in advertising.

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