Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.)
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Recent News About Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.)
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Cole Slams Biden’s Newest Assault on U.S. Energy
Jan 26, 2024Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) strongly criticized President Joe Biden's recent decision to pause new or pending export terminal applications to export liquified natural gas (LNG) to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. In a statement released today, Cole expressed his concern over the detrimental effects this decision may have on the American energy industry and the nation's allies."The Biden Administration’s utterly outrageous decision today is just one more of many short-sighted calls that will be detrimental to our country and our European...
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Cole Supports CR Avoiding Partial Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, expressed his support for the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This legislation aims to prevent a partial government shutdown.In a statement, Cole emphasized the importance of completing the appropriations process and avoiding a potential government shutdown. He acknowledged the ongoing work with the Senate to finalize regular appropriations bills and...
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Cole Announces Changes to D.C. Legislative Staff
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) has announced several changes and promotions to his D.C. legislative staff. The changes include the departure of Shane Hand, who will be taking on a new role at America's Health Insurance Plans, and the promotion of Sofia Deiro and Lauren Ketchum to new positions.Shane Hand, who has been serving as Cole's Legislative Director since December 2021, will be starting a new position as the Vice President of Federal Affairs at America's Health Insurance Plans. Hand has been a valuable member of the team, having previously served...
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Unaffordable America: Inflation Hits Hard on Everyday Americans
The recent surge in inflation has raised concerns among Americans, contradicting the optimistic picture painted by Democrats and the left-leaning media. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average change in prices over time, reached a four-month high of 3.4 percent, surpassing market expectations. While the pace of price increases may have slowed compared to previous years, they remain significantly higher than when President Joe Biden took office."Prices are still rising at a rate nearly tripled than when President Joe Biden took office," explains an...
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Cole Votes to Protect Small Business from Egregious NLRB Rule
In a recent development, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) has taken a stand to protect small businesses from the potential negative impacts of a proposed rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The resolution, known as H.J. Res. 98, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and aims to address the NLRB's attempt to redefine the joint employer rule.The joint employer rule plays a crucial role in the franchise business model, which has been instrumental in fostering entrepreneurship and job creation in the United States. However, if the NLRB's proposed rule is...