WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement After Receiving Association of Independent Research Institutes 2025 Public Service Award * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Norman, Oklahoma - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after being awarded the Association of Independent Research Institutes 2025 Public Service Award: "Medical research is essential to strengthening health c  more