112th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) released the following statement after the Senate on Thursday voted 95-4 in favor of an amendment prohibiting taxpayer funding of political conventions. The amendment to the farm bill, sponsored by Sen. Tom Coburn, is based on legislation Cole and Coburn each introduced earlier this month. Cole has introduced similar legislation in 2009 and 2011.
President Obama's decision to unilaterally kill the Keystone pipeline project is not the only government action to stifle energy production and job creation. Every day, federal policies create obstacles to the energy independence America needs to achieve for both our national security and economic recovery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) released the following statement after the White House asserted executive privilege to prevent the release of documents subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to complete their investigation into Operation Fast and Furious:
Ronald Reagan's famous statement that "a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this Earth" remains frustratingly true. Although Congress has finally begun to cut billions in recognition of the growing threat posed by the massive national debt, many spending programs persist for no justifiable reason. So many budget items continue to be funded due to sheer inertia or political self-interest -- not because they successfully fulfill a worthwhile government function.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) will be holding a series of town hall meetings in August. Rep. Cole will be available to answer questions and address concerns about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.
For more information about the town hall meetings, contact Cole's office in Norman at (405) 329-6500.
Noble
Tuesday, August 7 -- 5:30 p.m.
Noble Public School Administration Building
111 S. 4th Street, Noble
Month after month, Americans continue to be pummeled with bad economic news. The dismal employment reports and sobering economic outlooks released in the past few days maintain the unfortunate trend.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced H.R. 5912, legislation to terminate taxpayer financing of party conventions. Since 1976, over $220 million of taxpayer funds have been spent on presidential nominating conventions for such expenses as make-up artists, political consulting fees, gift bags, banners and more.
I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 3263, the Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act of 2011. Lake Thunderbird is a Bureau of Reclamation project which provides municipal water to Norman, Del City, and Midwest City -- all major municipalities in the Oklahoma City area. The watershed that feeds Lake Thunderbird has not been able to keep the lake full. The water that remains is of poor quality and ill-suited for drinking and recreation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that Jill Daugherty will leave her position as district director in September to accept a government relations position with the Chickasaw Nation. Daugherty has served on Rep. Cole's staff since 2003 and as district director since 2006.