WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Cole Urges Support to Reopen the Government, Resume Appropriations Work Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. Chairman Cole   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Votes for 15th Time to Reopen Government as Senate Moves to End Longest Shutdown in American History * WASHINGTON, DC US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) criticized Senate Democrats for causing and prolonging the longest shutdown in American history, noting that tonight's vote to reopen the government came only after Democrats blocked 14 Republican efforts to reopen the government and resto  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * On Veterans Day, House Prepares to Keep America's Promise to Our Heroes As a grateful nation comes together on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who've worn America's uniform, we remember the promises made and the work needed to fulfill them. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the Senate Amendment to H.R  more