For the past eight years, the Obama Administration has imposed needless and damaging regulations on America’s financial institutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has burdened small businesses and stifled economic growth, and Congress has attempted many times to overhaul or repeal the most onerous of these regulations. I am confident that the next administration will take up Congress’ financial reforms and finally eliminate these harmful rules and regulations.

Happy 109th birthday to the 46th state, Oklahoma – a place I am blessed to call home.

Our nation’s veterans are the backbone of our fundamental freedoms. Veterans dedicate their lives to service, and we must always respect, honor and remember their sacrifices and strength that protect our American ideals and defend our nation. We thank our veterans not only today, but every day, for it is because of them that we have the privilege to live in this great nation of ours.
https://cole.house.gov/media-ce…/weekly-columns/veterans-day

Had a great time visiting with political science students at The University of Oklahoma. We had an insightful discussion on political processes, and I am glad that these students will one day be our nation’s leaders.

During the month of November, we honor and recognize our nation’s rich Native American heritage and culture. Our nation is home to many tribes, and I have always made it a priority to understand their needs. Our federal government and our nation’s tribes have a unique trust relationship, and it is one that is based on mutual respect. https://cole.house.gov/media-…/weekly-columns/proud-heritage

As a former professor, one of my favorite parts of the job is visiting with schools and universities across the Fourth District. I was really impressed with the bright students at Duncan High School, and I truly enjoyed answering their questions! #FourthDistrictFriday

Happy birthday to Oklahoma’s native son, and a constant source of humor and wit, Will Rogers!

Had a very insightful visit at the Sam Noble Museum at the The University of Oklahoma. I am really proud to have this museum in Oklahoma’s Fourth District. It is a beautiful museum that provides a great educational experience for all its visitors. Thank you to Executive Director Mike Mares for hosting me and my staff!

Had a great time in Cleveland County the other day. Stopped to have lunch and discussion with the Cleveland County GOP group, and then had the chance to meet with Cleveland County Judges and Officials at the county courthouse. Thanks for having me!

Thank you to my friend, J.C. Watts, for inviting me to visit the Feed the Children headquarters in Oklahoma City. J.C. was recently named the President and CEO of Feed the Children. I enjoyed visiting the offices, and I’m looking forward to seeing the great things he will do for this charitable organization.

Enjoyed visiting with the Moore Norman Technology Center and see the great CareerTech opportunities that the students have. Hope to be back soon!

I am extremely pleased that the Pentagon has taken our request seriously to halt the bonus repayment demands from California National Guard members. It was an unnecessary move that disrespects the honor and sacrifice that our service members provide to protect our freedoms. Fortunately, the House has passed protections in our National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to ensure that something like this does not happen in the future to our men and women in uniform.

Social Security has been one of the greatest programs for the American people, but unless Congress acts to implement badly needed reforms, it may no longer be available for future generations.

You never know who you will run into back in Oklahoma! Great to meet new friends, and catch up with old ones. Congressman Markwayne Mullin

It was great to visit and tour the Oklahoma Gas & Electric Metro office facility. I had the opportunity to view the room where some of the hard work happens. They monitor all the outages in the Oklahoma City area and execute dispatches to help repair areas for those who have lost power. Thanks for having me!

It’s been a busy week here in the district. I was fortunate to visit Maysville and view the flood damage from this summer’s flooding. Things have been looking up since then, and I’m proud of the community effort there in the effort to rebuild. I also had a chance to meet with the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce as well, and certainly enjoyed the fellowship and discussion with the community of Lindsay!

Had some great food and fellowship with the Burford Corporation In Maysville! Burford Corporation is the recipient for the second year in a row of the American Freedom Award from the Secretary of Defense for support of their National Guard and Reserve employees.

Extremely honored to be named the Red Earth Ambassador of the Year. My Native American heritage and the rich culture that Native Americans have contributed to our nation is very important to me, and I will always be committed to be a champion for their legacy. It was great to be surrounded by colleagues and friends, and many thanks for this gracious award.
https://cole.house.gov/…/tom-cole-honored-2016-red-earth-am…

Glad to join the Governor’s Water Conference yesterday in Norman and speak on a number of legislative issues, including the Oklahoma water settlement.

Thanks Government teacher Larry Hale, students, High School Principal Carrie Tucker and Superintendent Russell of Thackerville High School for hosting me today. Really enjoyed answering questions for these bright students!