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Cole on Congress with guest Rep. John Moolenaar
May 3, 2017
Cole On Congress
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently filmed an episode of his television and web show, Cole on Congress for May 2017. This month's program featured an interview with Congressman John Moolenaar, who represents the Fourth District of Michigan. Elected in 2014, Congressman Moolenaar brings an extensive background of public service in the state legislature of Michigan and as a leader in the private sector.
Cole Applauds Bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017
May 1, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released the details for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Senate Amendment to H.R. 244).
The North Korean Dilemma
May 1, 2017
Weekly Columns
In 1945, following the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II, the Korean peninsula was divided on the 38th parallel with the southern portion occupied by the United States and the northern potion occupied by the Soviet Union. The arrangement was intended to be temporary until a reunification could be negotiated.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Keeping Our Nation Safe
April 24, 2017
Weekly Columns
This past week marked the twenty second anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. That day is still fresh in my memory. At the time, it was and still remains the largest and most deadly act of domestic terror the United States had ever suffered. I, like so many other Americans, wondered how could something so horrible, so unthinkable occur in America's heartland? Sadly, it wasn't the last time that America witnessed terror on our soil.
When the Alfred P.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Tours and Tickets - Zip Code Verified

If you are planning a trip to our nation's capital, my office is pleased to help you make tour arrangements and provide advice for visiting some of the major sites.

All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors each year, it is best to request as early as possible in order to maximize your chances of securing tickets. To begin coordinating and scheduling tours, please complete and submit the form below or call my office at (202) 225-6165.

The Hill: Top Republican presses Trump to submit war authorization
April 19, 2017
News Stories
A top House Republican is urging President Trump to submit to Congress a new use-of-force resolution governing the country's fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said the “sustained” nature of the U.S. military actions against ISIS demands that Congress grant the president the authority to conduct future operations against the terrorist group. He’s calling on Trump to take the first step.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Ardmore Town Hall Meeting
Event Date:
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Address:
2401 North Rockford Road
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
United States

Get directions

Please join me for discussion at noon on Tuesday, April 18th at the Ardmore Convention Center.

If you have any questions, please contact my Norman office at (405) 329-6500.

For Syria, An AUMF Is Needed
April 17, 2017
Weekly Columns
For the past sixteen years, the United States has been engaged in several military conflicts, primarily, but not exclusively, in the Middle East. Unfortunately, after eight years of President Obama's erratic and uninformed foreign policy, the threats to the United States have only grown.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Chickasha Town Hall Meeting
Event Date:
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Address:
1727 West Alabama Ave.
Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018
United States

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Please join me for discussion at noon on Wednesday, April 12th at the Te Ata Auditorium in the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Justice Neil Gorsuch
April 10, 2017
Weekly Columns
The sudden and untimely death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016 left an enormous void in our nation's judicial system. It would not be an overstatement to say he was one of the most consequential justices in American History. It was a fitting and appropriate decision, therefore, to delay hearings and a confirmation vote until the people had the opportunity to weigh in through their vote for president.