U.S. Representative Tom Cole, Oklahoma's 4th District :: Press Releases

August 2007

Rep. Cole Announces Town Hall Schedule (August 6, 2007)

July 2007

Cole Statement on Interim Iraq Progress Report (July 12, 2007)
Cole Makes the Following Remarks Regarding the Majority's Iraq Resolution Bill (July 12, 2007)
Congressman Cole Mourns the Passing of Lady Bird Johnson (July 12, 2007)
Rep. Cole Applauds Announcement of Lower Budget Deficit (July 12, 2007)
Rep. Cole Requests Relief Funding for Comanche County (July 7, 2007)
Congressman Cole Thanks Summer Interns (July 3, 2007)

June 2007

Cole's Water Shortage Legislation Advances in Congress Norman Water Feasibility Modified to $900,000 (June 28, 2007)
Congressional Art Winner Travels to Washington (June 28, 2007)
Cole Introduces Bill to Preserve Oklahoma Cowboy History (June 26, 2007)
Cole Opposes Bloated Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Bill contains billions in extra spending (June 15, 2007)
New Passport Relief Good News for Oklahoma Travelers (June 8, 2007)
Cole Opposes Bill to Fund Destruction of Human Embryos (June 7, 2007)
Cole Honors Tinker Air Force Base (June 7, 2007)

May 2007

Cole Secures Additional Passport Staff for Houston Office (May 25, 2007)
Cole Votes for Clean Emergency Troop Funding Bill Bill includes Drough Relief, Wildfire Disaster Relief and BRAC funding (May 25, 2007)
Cole Congratulates Washington High Student on U.S. Naval Academy Appointment (May 22, 2007)
Cole Criticizes Tax Hikes (May 18, 2007)
Cole: "Now is Not the Time for a Vacation" Congress must work through Memorial Day recess to produce a clean funding bill (May 17, 2007)
Cole Secures $4 Million for Soldier Brain Health Assessment Program (May 17, 2007)
Cole Secures $53 Million for Oklahoma Military Operations (May 17, 2007)
Cole Votes in Favor of Agricultural Disaster Relief (May 11, 2007)
Cole Opposes Cuts to Critical Intelligence Funding (May 11, 2007)
Cole Opposes Rationing Funds to American Troops (May 10, 2007)
Cole: "Thought Crimes Bill is Unconstitutional (May 3, 2007)
Cole Votes to Improve Head Start Program (May 3, 2007)
Cole Votes to Sustain Veto Calls on Majority to Produce a Clean and Timely Emergency Funding Bill (May 2, 2007)
Cole Co-Sponsors Tribal Government Equality Act (May 2, 2007)

April 2007

Cole: "Certain Date for Surrender is Not an Option Cole opposes Majority's Emergency Spending Bill that sets benchmarks for withdrawal (April 26, 2007)
Cole Accepts "Spirit of Enterprise" Award from U.S. Chamber Cole has strong voting record on critical American business issues (April 25, 2007)
Cole Supports Native American Home Ownership Act (April 24, 2007)
Cole Supports House WRDA Bill Bill Includes Vital Lake Texoma Legislation Cole Attempts to Eliminate Waurika Lake Master Conserancy District Debt Obligation (April 20, 2007)
Cole's Water Shortage Legislation Advances in Congres Norman Water Feasibility Study Expected to be Modified (April 19, 2007)
Rep. Cole Announces CEDAP Application Period (April 18, 2007)
Congressman Tom Cole Marks a Bittersweet Tax Day (April 17, 2007)
Rep. Cole Announces Fire Grant Application Period (April 5, 2007)

March 2007

Cole's Statement on FEMA Denial (March 29, 2007)
Cole Vows to Fight Transfer of Terrorists to Fort Sill (March 29, 2007)
Cole Announces Town Hall Schedule (March 29, 2007)
New Majority Votes to Raise Taxes (March 29, 2007)
Cole Makes Staff Changes in Ada Office (March 28, 2007)
Cole Votes to Protect America's Wounded Heroes (March 28, 2007)
Cole: "Congress Should Not Micromanage the War" Cole opposes Majority's Emergency Spending Bill that sets benchmarks for withdrawal (March 23, 2007)
Cole Criticizes Majority's New Budget Plan New Budget Proposal Calls for the Largest Tax Increase in American History (March 21, 2007)
Congressman Cole's Statement on Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom (March 20, 2007)
Cole Announces Congressional Art Contest Winner (March 17, 2007)
Cole Advises Counties of New FEMA Contact Information (March 13, 2007)
Fallin-Cole Introduce Bill to Pave Way for Texoma Development and Settle Arcadia Dispute (March 13, 2007)
Cole Announces FEMA Deadlines for Counties Affected by Ice Storm (March 12, 2007)
House Majority Refuses to Fund Ethics Committee (March 9, 2007)
Cole Encourages Students to Participate in Discovery Art Program (March 8, 2007)
Cole Congratulates Elgin Student on Air Force Academy Appointment (March 7, 2007)
Cole Introduces Legislation to Assist in Water Shortages Legislation to Authorize Funds for Water Feasibility Study (March 6, 2007)
Cole's Statement on Conditions at Walter Reed (March 6, 2007)
Cole Named Congressional Leader by National Congress of American Indians (March 5, 2007)
Cole: "Worker Intimidation Bill" is Undemocratic (March 1, 2007)

February 2007

Congressman Cole Announces Deadline for Agencies to Apply for FEMA Funds (February 22, 2007)
Cole Supports Tax Relief for Small Business Owners (February 16, 2007)
Cole Opposes Resolution to Undermine Troops (February 16, 2007)
Cole Secures Key Commitments HASC Chairman "BRAC will be fully addressed" Secretary of Army reiterates support for Non Line of Sight Cannon (February 14, 2007)
Congressman Cole Praises President's Proposed Budget (February 5, 2007)
Congressman Tom Cole Helps Secure Federal Aid to Storm Damaged Oklahomans (February 1, 2007)

January 2007

Rep. Cole to Serve on Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees in 110th Congress (January 11, 2007)
Congressman Cole's Comments after the President's Address on Iraq (January 10, 2007)
Rep. Cole Votes for Republican Plan to Increase Wages and Protect Small Businesses (January 10, 2007)
Congressman Cole Announces Academy Nominations for 2007 (January 8, 2007)
Congressman Cole Votes Against Democratic Rule Measure (January 5, 2007)

December 2006

Congressman Cole Votes for Tax Break Extension Package (December 8, 2006)
Congressman Cole's Statement on Passing of Jeane Kirkpatrick (December 8, 2006)
Congressman Cole's Statement on USS Oklahoma Dedication (December 7, 2006)
Congressman Cole Hires District Director (December 1, 2006)

November 2006

Congressman Cole Elected to House Leadership, NRCC Chairman (November 17, 2006)

October 2006

Congressman Cole's Statement Regarding Foley Situation (October 3, 2006)

September 2006

Congressman Cole Votes for Homeland Security Agreement (September 29, 2006)
Congressman Cole Makes Statement on Dedication of National Weather Center (September 29, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes for Military Commissions Act (September 27, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes to Ensure Parental Notification (September 26, 2006)
Congressman Cole Invites High School Students to Congressional Academy Day (September 22, 2006)
Rep. Cole Supports Passage of Key Bills to Help Secure Borders (September 21, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Secure Borders (September 15, 2006)
Cole Votes for Bill to Bring Greater Transparency to Legislative Process (September 15, 2006)

July 2006

Congressman Cole Votes to Protect Worker's Pensions (July 29, 2006)
Rep. Cole Leads Members to Iraq (July 29, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Tax Extensions, Minimum Wage Increase and Permanent Estate Tax Relief (July 29, 2006)
Congressman Cole Helps Sustain Presidential Veto (July 19, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes to Protect Pledge from Runaway Courts (July 19, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes for Marriage Protection Amendment (July 19, 2006)
Congressman Cole to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting (July 17, 2006)

June 2006

Rep. Cole Supports Legislation Allowing Americans to Fly American Flag on Private Property (June 27, 2006)
Congressman Cole Votes to Give Veterans COLA (June 26, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Defense Funding Bill, Secures NLOS-C Funding (June 21, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces Funding for Defense Projects in Oklahoma (June 16, 2006)
Rep. Cole Stresses Importance of Iraq in Overall War on Terror (June 16, 2006)
Cole Secures Funds for Ardmore Community Resources Center (June 15, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Fund Troops, War on Terror (June 13, 2006)
Congressman Tom Cole's Statement on the Death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (June 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Increase Refinery Capacity (June 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Improve Broadcast Decency (June 7, 2006)

May 2006

Rep. Cole Announces Repeal of Long-Distance Excise Tax (May 26, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Funding for Norman Project (May 25, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Funding for Arbuckle-Simpson Study (May 25, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces 2006 "Artistic Discoveries" Winner (May 24, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Agriculture Funding Bill (May 24, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Responsible Budget (May 18, 2006)
Rep. Cole's Statement after President's Remarks on Immigration Reform (May 15, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Defense Authorization Legislation (May 11, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes to Prevent Tax Increase on American Families and Small Businesses (May 10, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces Tinker, Air Depot Projects in Defense Bill (May 9, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Keep Ports Safe and Secure (May 4, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Accountability and Transparency in Lobby Bill (May 3, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes For Legislation to Help Curb Energy Prices (May 3, 2006)

April 2006

Rep. Cole Votes for Bill to Strenthen Intelligence Capabilities (April 27, 2006)
Congressman Cole Nominates Joy Lomheim to US Naval Academy (April 12, 2006)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Moore Student on Appointment to Air Force Academy (April 12, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces Expanded Federal Disaster Assistance (April 3, 2006)

March 2006

Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Expand College Access (March 30, 2006)
Rep. Cole Adds Language in Bill to Protect TRIO programs (March 29, 2006)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Chickasha Student on Appointment to Air Force Academy (March 20, 2006)
Rep. Cole Supports Budget that Reduces Spending and Deficit (March 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Prevent Crimes against Children (March 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Patriot Act Reauthorizaton (March 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces Fire Grant Application Period (March 8, 2006)

February 2006

Rep. Cole Congratulates Student on Appointment to Military Academy (February 28, 2006)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Jacob Branstetter on Appointment to Air Force Academy (February 28, 2006)
Rep. Cole's Statement in Opposition to Port Deal (February 23, 2006)
Congressman Cole Introduces Legislation to Encourage Alternative Energy Source (February 8, 2006)
Rep. Cole Votes for Effort to Slow Government Spending, Reduce Deficit (February 2, 2006)

January 2006

Rep. Cole's Statement on State of the Union Address (January 31, 2006)
Congressman Cole's Statement on Additional Counties Eligible for Fire Assistance (January 27, 2006)
Rep. Cole Announces Postal Service Contract at OU (January 26, 2006)

December 2005

Congressman Cole Votes for Defense Authorization Bill (December 20, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Defense Funding and Domestic Priorities (December 19, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Deficit Reducation Act (December 19, 2005)
Rep. Cole Praises Pombo for Deadline Extension (December 19, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Bill that Makes Tribal Governments Eligible for DOJ Grants (December 17, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Immigration Reform (December 17, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Victory in Iraq Resolution (December 16, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Pension to Safeguard Benefits for Workers; Retirees (December 15, 2005)
Rep. Cole Introduces Legislation Condemning Ahmadinejad's Comments (December 15, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for TRIO and GEAR-UP Funds in Spending Bill (December 14, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Patriot Act Reauthorization (December 14, 2005)
Rep. Cole Adds Language in Patriot Act to Protect Tribal Sovereignty (December 14, 2005)
Rep. Cole Praises Passage of Tax Relief Bill for all Americans (December 8, 2005)
Rep. Cole Protects Tax Breaks for Oklahoma Businesses in Legislation (December 7, 2005)

November 2005

Rep. Cole Votes for Funding to Help Oklahomans Obtain American Dream (November 21, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Midwest City Project in Spending Bill (November 21, 2005)
Rep. Cole Supports Funding for Fort Sill (November 21, 2005)
Rep. Cole Supports Funding for Tinker Air Force Base (November 21, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Lawton Project in Spending Bill (November 21, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Less Spending, Lower Deficit (November 18, 2005)
Rep. Cole Says Tax Provisions Beneficial for Oklahoma (November 16, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Personal Property Rights (November 4, 2005)

October 2005

Congressman Cole Announces Grant Eligibility for Lone Grove (October 28, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces Grant Eligibility for Elgin (October 28, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes Against Efforts to Stop 2005 BRAC (October 27, 2005)

September 2005

Congressman Cole Appointed to Gas Price Task Force (September 23, 2005)
Rep. Cole Introduces Legislation to Help Teachers Affected by Katrina (September 22, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Protection for Good Samaritans (September 15, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Emergency Funds for Katrina Relief (September 8, 2005)
Congressman Cole Vows to Oppose Pork in Hurricane Relief Bill (September 8, 2005)
Rep. Cole Announces Public Health Emergency in Oklahoma (September 8, 2005)
Rep. Tom Cole Announces U.S. Service Academies Day (September 8, 2005)
Cole and Boren Statement on Oklahoma Evacuee Relief Effort (September 6, 2005)

August 2005

Congressman Cole's Statement on BRAC Commissioners Vote (August 23, 2005)

July 2005

Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for Oklahoma Highways (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for Norman Roads (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for Interchange (July 29, 2005)
Rep.Cole Votes for Funds for Midwest City Walkways (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for I-35 in Love County (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for Duncan Bypass (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for SH 19 (July 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Supports Free Trade Legislation (July 28, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Increased Life Insurance for Vets and Military Personnel (July 26, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces Ardmore Refinery Obtains FTZ Status (July 22, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces Debt Relief for Waurika Project Master Conservancy District (July 14, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes to Ensure Veterans Receive the Benefits They Deserve (July 14, 2005)

June 2005

Congressman Cole Introduces Legislation to Protect Chisholm Trail (June 29, 2005)
Congressman Announces Funds for Phased Array (June 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole's Statement after Visit at Guantanamo Bay (June 27, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funding for Education and Health Programs (June 24, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes to Protect Flag (June 22, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces TRIO and GEAR UP Funds in Spending Bill (June 21, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership (June 16, 2005)
Congressman Tom Cole Speaks on House Floor in Support of Funding for Troops (June 16, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Carl Albert Students on Appointments to Air Force Academy (June 8, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Mustang Student on Appointment to Military Academy (June 8, 2005)

May 2005

U.S. House Approves Funding for FY2006 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (May 26, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Defense Authorization Bill, Amendment to Establish U.S.S. Oklahoma Memorial (May 25, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces Oklahoma Projects in Water and Energy Bill (May 25, 2005)
Congressman Cole Appointed to House Democracy Assistance Commission (May 20, 2005)
Congressman Cole Requests Included in Defense Authorization (May 20, 2005)
Congressman Cole Announces COPS Grant Availability (May 19, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funding for First Responders (May 17, 2005)
Congressman Cole's Statement upon BRAC Announcement (May 13, 2005)
Congressman Cole's Request Puts NLOS-C on Fast Track (May 12, 2005)
Congressman Cole Supports Amendment to Help Provide Equipment to Fire Fighters (May 12, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Protect Communities from Gang Violence (May 11, 2005)
Congressman Cole to Visit Ft. Sill and Tinker Air Force Base (May 11, 2005)
Congressman Cole Recused from Delay Inquiry By Ethics Committee (May 4, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Bill to Strengthen Vocational and Technical Education (May 4, 2005)
Congressman Cole Congratulates Tinker Air Force Base on Environmental Award (May 3, 2005)

April 2005

Congressman Cole Votes for Small Business Bill of Rights (April 29, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes to Support Bipartisan Compromise on House Ethics Rules (April 27, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Energy Policy Act (April 21, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes to Permanently Repeal Death Tax (April 13, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Native American Housing Legislation (April 6, 2005)
Congressman Cole Invites High School Students to Congressional Academy Day (April 4, 2005)

March 2005

Rep. Cole Votes for Budget to Control Spending, While Meeting Nations Needs (March 17, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Save Schiavo's Life (March 17, 2005)
Congressman Cole Offers Amendment to Protect Military Personnel (March 15, 2005)
Congressman Cole Votes for Funds for Oklahoma Highways (March 10, 2005)
Congressman Cole Includes Funds for Norman in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
Congressman Cole Includes Funds for Midwest City in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
Congressman Cole Includes Funds for Interchange at Milepost One in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
Rep. Cole Includes Funds for I-44/Fort Sill Key Gate Interchange in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
Congressman Cole Includes Funds for Duncan Seperation in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
Congressman Cole Includes Funds for Highway 19 in Highway Bill (March 10, 2005)
CongressmanCole, More Optimistic After Latest Trip to Iraq (March 10, 2005)
Rep. Cole Announces Agreement on Legislation to Reverse IRS Ruling on Storm Shelter Grants (March 10, 2005)
Rep. Cole Speaks in Support of the Continuity in Represenatation Act (March 3, 2005)
Rep. Cole Announces Agreement on Legislation to Reverse IRS Ruling on Storm Shelter Grants (March 3, 2005)
Chairman Dreier Appoints Congressman Cole Point Man on Defense Issues (March 2, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Norman North Student on Appointment to Air Force Academy (March 1, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Eisenhower Student on Appointment to Three Academies (March 1, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Carl Albert Student on Appointment to West Point (March 1, 2005)
Rep. Cole Congratulates Midwest City Student on Appointment to Air Force Academy (March 1, 2005)

February 2005

Congressman Cole Votes for Class Action Reform (February 17, 2005)
Rep. Cole Votes for Measure to Prevent Terrorist Travel (February 10, 2005)
Rep. Cole Commends Delegation on Efforts to Reverse IRS Ruling on Storm Shelters (February 8, 2005)
Congresssman Cole's Statement on State of the Union Address (February 2, 2005)
Congressman Cole Introduces Natural Gas Producation Act (February 2, 2005)
Congressman Cole Appointed to Standards of Official Conduct Committee (February 2, 2005)

January 2005

Rep. Cole Opposes Tax on Storm Shelters; Co-Sponsors Legislation to Reverse IRS Ruling (January 27, 2005)
Chairman Hunter Praises Cole's Assignment to Rules Committee (January 4, 2005)
Speaker Appoints Cole to Rules Committee (January 4, 2005)

December 2004

Congressman Cole's Statement on IRS Decision to Tax Storm Shelter Grants (December 23, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Intelligence Reform in 9/11 Commission Implementation Act (December 7, 2004)
Congressman Cole Hires Two (December 7, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for New Benefits for Federal Employees (December 6, 2004)
Congressman Cole Named to Deputy Whip Position (December 6, 2004)
Congressman Cole to Attend Ceremony at Pearl Harbor for USS Oklahoma (December 1, 2004)

November 2004

Congressman Cole Announces Funds in Spending Bills for Oklahoma (November 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Annouces Funds in Spending Bill for Norman (November 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Announces Funds in Spending Bills for Lawton (November 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Announces Funds in Spending Bills for Ardmore (November 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Improved IDEA Legislation (November 19, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes to Improve Veterans Assistance Programs (November 17, 2004)

October 2004

Congressman Cole Awarded Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award (October 26, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Defense Authorization Conference Report (October 9, 2004)
U.S. House Approves Funding for FY2005 Military Construction in Conference Report (October 9, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for First Responders Funding (October 9, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Increase Security (October 8, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Bill to Help Forgive Teacher Loans (October 7, 2004)
Congressman Cole's Mobile Office to Visit Ardmore (October 7, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Increased Access to Physicians in Rural Areas (October 6, 2004)
Congressman Cole's Mobile Office to Visit Your Community (October 5, 2004)

September 2004

Congressman Cole Votes to Protect the Sanctity of Marriage (September 30, 2004)
House Passes Chickasaw Land Exchange Legislation (September 28, 2004)
Rep. Tom Cole Receives Food Distribution Industry's Thomas Jefferson Award (September 28, 2004)
Congressman Cole Awarded Friend of the Shareholder Award (September 24, 2004)
Congressman Cole Praises New Oklahoma Job Numbers (September 24, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes For Tax Relief For America's Families (September 23, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Pledge Protection Act (September 23, 2004)
Congressman Tom Cole Announces Funds in Transportation Bill for Ada (September 22, 2004)
Congressman Tom Cole Announces Funds in Transportation Bill for Chickasha (September 22, 2004)
Congressman Tom Cole Announces Funds in Transportation Bill for Duncan (September 22, 2004)
Oklahoman Congressman to Deliver President's Message (September 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Awarded Small Business Survival Committee Honors (September 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole to Host Open House in Washington (September 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole to Host British Parliamentarian in Oklahoma (September 16, 2004)
Resources Committee Passes Land Exchange Legislation (September 15, 2004)
Congressman Cole Introduces Natural Gas Production Act (September 15, 2004)
Rep. Cole Votes for Labor HHS Appropriations, America's Students, Families and Workers (September 9, 2004)
Congressman Cole Congratulates Best Buy Scholarship Recipients (September 8, 2004)
Congressman Cole: New Job Numbers Give Boost to Growing Economy (September 3, 2004)
Congresman Cole Announces Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Opportunity (September 1, 2004)

August 2004

Congressman Cole Congratulates and Sends Good Luck to Olympic Competitor (August 13, 2004)

July 2004

Congressman Cole Votes for Defense Funding Bill, Oklahoma Projects (July 23, 2004)
U.S. House Approves Funding for FY2005 Military Construction (July 23, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Marriage Protection Act (July 22, 2004)
Congressman Cole's Remarks on 9/11 Commission Report (July 22, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Rural Development in Agriculture Funding Bill (July 13, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act (July 9, 2004)
Senator Nickles, Congressman Cole Help Adoptee Obtain U.S. Citizenship (July 7, 2004)

June 2004

Congressman Cole Announces Funds for Oklahoma Water and Energy Projects (June 25, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes to Control Government Spending (June 25, 2004)
Congressman Cole Helps Veterans Obtain American Dream (June 23, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Defense Funding Bill (June 22, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Additional Funding for First Responders (June 18, 2004)
Congressman Cole Applauds New Job Numbers, Oklahoma's Unemployment Decline (June 18, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes to Level the Playing Field For Oklahoma Businesses (June 17, 2004)
Congressman Cole: Refineries Mean Jobs and Energy Independence (June 16, 2004)
Congressman Cole Recognizes Ronald Reagan's Legacy onthe House Floor (June 9, 2004)
Congressman Cole to Travel to Normandy for 60th D-Day Anniversary (June 4, 2004)
Congressman Cole: And the Good News Keeps Coming (June 4, 2004)

May 2004

Congressman Cole, Armed Services Committee Approve Defense Budget (May 13, 2004)
Congressman Cole Helps Uninsured with House Votes (May 12, 2004)
Congressman Condemns Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq (May 6, 2004)
Congressman Cole Shows Support for Teachers, Administrators, Staff from Impacted Schools (May 4, 2004)

April 2004

Congressman Cole Votes for Marriage Penalty Tax Relief (April 28, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes for Guardsman and Reservists Financial Relief Act (April 21, 2004)
Congressman Cole: President's Economic Plan Working, 308,000 Jobs Added (April 2, 2004)
Congressman Cole Opposes Lower Returns for Oklahoma Tax Dollars (April 2, 2004)

March 2004

Rep. Cole Votes for Fiscal Responsibility, America's Priorities (March 25, 2004)
Congressman Cole Appointed to HEAT; Pushes Comprehensive Energy Plan (March 24, 2004)
Cole Announces Deadlines and Guidelines for High School Art Competition (March 23, 2004)
Congressman Cole Votes to Eliminate Frivolous Lawsuits in the Legal Court, Keep Common Sense in the Food Court (March 10, 2004)
Congressman Cole Corrects Inaccurate Potrayal of Comments (March 4, 2004)

February 2004

Congressman Cole Votes to Protect Pregnant Women, Unborn Children (February 26, 2004)
Congressman Expresses Cautious Optimism on Indian Trust 'Breakthrough' (February 23, 2004)
Nickles, Cole Announce Funds to Fight Egrets (February 9, 2004)

January 2004

Congressman Cole: Concurrent Receipt Bridging the Gap (January 27, 2004)
Congressman Cole's Statement Following the State of the Union 2004 (January 20, 2004)
Congressman Cole Named Hero of the Taxpayer (January 14, 2004)
Congressman Cole Announces 2004 Academy Nominations (January 12, 2004)

December 2003

Congressman Cole's Statement Upon the Capture of Saddam Hussein (December 13, 2003)
Congressman Cole Votes for America's, Oklahoma's Priorities in Spending Bill (December 8, 2003)
Cole Works to Include Funding for Priority Norman Projects in FY04 Spending Bills (December 8, 2003)
Congressman Cole Secures Funds in FY04 Spending Bill for Lawton (December 8, 2003)
Congressman Cole Secures Funding in FY04 Spending Bills for Choctaw (December 8, 2003)
Congressman Cole Secures Funding in FY04 Spending Bill for Midwest City (December 8, 2003)
Congressman Tom Cole Secures Funding in FY04 Spending Bills for Ardmore (December 8, 2003)
Congressman Cole Tours Norman Regional Hospital; Provides New Benefits (December 4, 2003)

November 2003

Rep Cole Supports Bipartisan Medicare Plan; Gives Seniors Discount Card for Medicines (November 21, 2003)
Cole Votes to Secure America's Energy for Future Through Diversity and Conservation (November 18, 2003)
Cole Votes for 2004 Defense Authorization Conference Report; Supports Troops and Military Families (November 7, 2003)

October 2003

Congressman Cole Sends Aid to Troops (October 31, 2003)
Congressman Cole Opposes Indian Trust Language in Interior Approps Bill (October 30, 2003)
Oklahoma Lawmakers Win FRC's "True Blue" Award for Consistent Support of Family (October 22, 2003)
Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole Takes CODEL to Iraq (October 20, 2003)
Congressman Cole Votes to Support US Troops and a More Secure Iraq (October 17, 2003)
Rep. Cole Negotiates Concurrent Receipt Solution for America's Veterans (October 17, 2003)
Congressman Cole Supports Meal Plan for Wounded G.I.'s (October 8, 2003)
Cole Votes to Enhance Retirement Security Through Pension Funding Equity Act (October 8, 2003)
Congressman Tom Cole Votes to Ban Partial-Birth Abortion (October 2, 2003)

September 2003

Task Force for Affordable Natural Gas Presents Report tothe Speaker (September 30, 2003)
Cole, House Vote for 2004 Defense Spending Bill (September 26, 2003)
Congressman Cole's Statement After Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony (September 11, 2003)
Cole, House Republicans Introduce Bill to Expand Opportunities in Higher Education and Boost Minority Serving Institutions (September 9, 2003)

August 2003

Task Force for Affordable Natural Gas to Hold Meeting at Oklahoma State Capitol (August 19, 2003)

July 2003

Congressman Cole Votes to Give Children a Head Start (July 25, 2003)
Congressman Cole Announces Funding for Phased Array Technology (July 23, 2003)
Rep. Tom Cole Participates in Mock Bio-Terrorism Attack (July 15, 2003)
Rep. Cole Announces Federal Funding of Oklahoma Transportation Projects (July 11, 2003)
Defense Appropiations Funds Oklahoma Specific Projects (July 11, 2003)
Rep. Tom Cole Appointed to Speaker's Task Force for Affordable Natural Gas (July 10, 2003)

June 2003

U.S. House Approves Funding for FY 2004 Military Construction (June 26, 2003)
U.S. House Approves Funding for State and Local First Responders (June 25, 2003)
US House Votes for Plan to Increase Access to Health Insurance (June 19, 2003)
Cole Votes for Class Action Fairness Act of 2003 (June 12, 2003)
Congressman Cole Votes to Ban Partial-Birth Abortion (June 4, 2003)
$3.8 Million in FEMA Aid to Help Moore in Clean Up (June 4, 2003)
Congressman Cole Protects US Symbol Against Desecration (June 3, 2003)

May 2003

Cole Votes for Immediate Tax Breaks, Money in the Mail (May 23, 2003)
Cole Urges Congress to Remain Steadfast on Military Tax Break (May 16, 2003)
Cole Offers Assistance to Families Affected by Severe Weather (May 8, 2003)
Congressman Tom Cole Appointed to NHPRC (May 5, 2003)
Cole Announces American History Grants Available for Local School Educators (May 2, 2003)

April 2003

Cole Votes to Improve Education Results for Children with Disabilities (April 30, 2003)
Cong. Cole Asks France, Germany and Russia to Help Rebuild Iraq (April 11, 2003)

March 2003

The Twenty-second Annual Congressional High School Art Competition and National Exhibition, "An Artistic Discovery" (March 28, 2003)
Cole Urges Supreme Court to Overrule Change In Pledge of Allegiance (March 20, 2003)
US House Shows Appreciation For Nation's Military with Tax Fairness (March 20, 2003)
Cole Votes to send Back to Work Incentive and Pension Security to House Floor (March 6, 2003)

February 2003

Cole named Vice Chairman of Total Force Subcommittee on Armed Services (February 21, 2003)
Congressman Tom Cole Announces Subcommittee Assignments (February 6, 2003)
President Presents Fiscal 2004 Budget, Shows Agenda with Spending Priorities (February 3, 2003)