Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Tom Cole [R, OK-4]

Challenges Ahead For New Oklahoma House Speaker

2012-06-04T01:00:00Z

...speaker in Oklahoma's history. A former administrator for the Cherokee Nation and field representative for U.S. Reps. Tom Cole and J.C. Watts, Shannon said he embraces the diversity of the growing GOP caucus and sees it as a strength moving forward....

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Challenges ahead for new Okla. House speaker

2012-06-03T17:29:47Z

A former administrator for the Cherokee Nation and field representative for U.S. Reps. Tom Cole and J.C. Watts, Shannon said he embraces the diversity of the growing GOP caucus and sees it as a strength moving forward. "You look at the ...

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Roll Call

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...agencies are being good stewards of the taxpayers' dollars." The vote Thursday was 386 yeas to 28 nays. DB: Dan Boren (D) TC: Tom Cole (R) JL: James Lankford (R) FL: Frank Lucas (R) JS: John Sullivan (R) House vote Issue DB TC JL FL JS Vote 1: Y Y Y Y Y

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Mitt not into 'vision thing'

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

...argue that a basic outline of his plans is more than sufficient for Romney at this point in the campaign. Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, a former National Republican Congressional Committee chairman, said Romney may not need to offer specifics about his plans.

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Mitt Romney not into ‘vision thing’

2012-05-26T19:55:16Z

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, a former National Republican Congressional Committee chairman, said Romney may not need to offer specifics about his plans. “He’s essentially adopted the Ryan budget,” Cole said, referring to Paul Ryan’s plan to reform Medic

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Tom Cole Trashes Constitution, Fellow Republicans

2012-05-25T12:39:48Z

Representative Cole (R., Okla.) says it’s “incredibly arrogant” for Republicans to oppose legislation to create a race-based government for “native Hawaiians.” “We’ve always recognized the right of native peoples to govern ...

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With All Due Respect, Rep. Cole, My Arguments Against Race-Based Government Are Quite Principled

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...campaigning for former Hawaii governor Linda Lingle, who is now running for U.S. Senate, Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), the only Native American in Congress, said that opposition to the Akaka Bill is “arrogant” meddling in local affairs. (The Akaka Bill, whi

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Oklahoma congressman backs Native Hawaiian bill

2012-05-25T00:43:59Z

As a Chickasaw, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole is the only American Indian currently in Congress. He's campaigning in Hawaii for fellow Republican Linda Lingle. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser ( http://bit.ly/LjK957) reported Thursday he said Republican ...

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Achievers Under 40 profile: Jill Daugherty

2012-05-24T14:42:41Z

That statement perfectly sums up the philosophy of Jill Daugherty, district director for U.S. Rep. Tom Cole. The daughter of a U.S. Navy veteran, she is on the front lines of the ongoing

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Oklahoma congressman backs Native Hawaiian bill

2012-05-24T14:14:03Z

As a Chickasaw, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole is the only Native American in Congress. He's campaigning in Hawaii for fellow Republican Linda Lingle. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/LjK957) reported Thursday he said Republican opposition to federal ...

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Hob nob with candidates

2012-05-24T10:03:31Z

Candidates attending for U.S. Representative, District Four, include Donna Marie Bebo, Bert Smith and Gary Caissie. Those running for the office who have not confirmed their attendance are R.J. Harris and incumbent Tom Cole. Matt Branstetter ...

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Study would be needed before ending C-130 program

2012-05-24T05:45:49Z

U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, whose 4th Congressional District includes the Boeing plant, released a statement saying the bill provides for the involvement of Congress in developing the military's budget. "By requiring a cost-benefit analysis, this ...

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Old Norman radio program about American Indians is selected by Library of Congress for national preservation

2012-05-24T00:52:19Z

Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, whose district includes Norman, praised the selection of “The Indians for Indians Hour.” Cole, a Chickasaw, said, “This is a remarkable honor for OU and for our state. The Library of Congress chooses only a very limited number

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White House objects as House omits LGBTs from domestic violence and defense bills

2012-05-23T15:55:27Z

They include Judy Biggert and Bob Dold of Illinois, and Tom Cole of Oklahoma. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) told a story about a female victim of domestic abuse, noting, among other things, that the woman's husband had called their oldest son "a sexual ...

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Kentucky, Arkansas primaries: Is it racism?

2012-05-23T11:44:55Z

Former Texas Rep. Charlie Stenholm, a longtime conservative Democrat ... It’s hard to get voters to like you or even know you when all they hear is negative stuff.” Tom Cole, a Republican House Member, dismissed the idea of race as a major factor ...

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GOP congressman blasts colleagues on Akaka Bill

2012-05-23T01:00:00Z

...as American Indians. ~~ Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, a Chickasaw, is in Hawaii to campaign for Linda Lingle U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, the only Native American in Congress, said Wednesday that Republican opposition to federal recognition for Native Hawaiians is bas

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Oklahoma's congressmen file financial reports

2012-05-21T03:19:03Z

Tom Coburn and Rep. Tom Cole also may have topped their government earnings. On the financial disclosure report filed last week, Inhofe reported he and his wife earned between $175,300 and $463,500 in 2011 from rent, dividends, interest and ...

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Oklahoma's congressmen file financial reports

2012-05-21T03:11:53Z

DC Notes: Sen. Tom Coburn asks political party leaders to return money for their conventions

2012-05-20T23:01:21Z

He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division. The bill, authored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, and co-sponsored by the four other Oklahoma representatives, was approved by the House last year and by the Senate in April.

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DC Notes: Sen. Tom Coburn asks political party leaders to return money for their conventions

2012-05-20T23:01:21Z

Last year, the U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, to abolish the presidential campaign fund to save $617 million over the next 10 years. The Obama administration came out against the bill, and it wasn’t considered in the U.S. S

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