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Cole Opposes Small Business Tax Hikes

12/02/2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after voting against Democrats' tax bill:"This vote is nothing more than a political stunt. Negotiations are under way to extend tax breaks for all taxpayers and small businesses....

Cole Praises Cobell Settlement Legislation

11/30/2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4783, the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. The legislation provides for the settlement of a 14-year-old class action suit in which over 500,000...

Cole Named to GOP Majority Transition Team

11/08/2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was named today to serve on the GOP Majority Transition Team. This 22-member team will work to ensure a seamless transition to a new Republican majority in the 112th Congress so that the...

11/29/2010

In less than five weeks, tax hikes will go into effect for virtually all tax brackets unless Congress takes action. Despite public and bipartisan support for maintaining the current tax rates, President Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress have repeatedly...

10th Amendment Key to Protecting States' Rights

11/22/2010

The intrusion of the federal government into Americans' daily lives has become more extensive than the Founding Fathers ever intended. From burdensome taxes to excessive regulations, my fellow Oklahomans frequently share with me their frustration with government interference. Restoring the...

GOP Majority Focused on Reform

11/15/2010

The midterm elections sent a clear message that Congress must change, and House Republicans have already begun working to implement important reforms when the new Congress convenes in January. I was honored to be named a member of the House...

07/21/2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 725, the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act, which included amendments to the Tribal Law and Order Act:Mr. Speaker, I rise...

Cole Criticizes DISCLOSE Act

06/24/2010

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 5175 - DISCLOSE Act (remarks as prepared for delivery):Madame Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this incredibly restrictive rule and the underlying legislation....

Cole Floor Speech on Resolution Honoring Wilma Mankiller

04/14/2010

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following remarks on the House floor regarding H. Res. 1237, a resolution honoring the life of Chief Wilma Mankiller.MR COLE: "I thank you, Mr. Speaker. "Wilma Mankiller led a remarkable life. As...