Tom Cole (R-Okla.)
U.S. Representative (since January 2003)
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A member of the Chickasaw Nation, Cole is the only Native-American in Congress. He represents Oklahoma's 4th district, which includes Tinker Air Force Base and part of Oklahoma City.
Cole was the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) from 2006 to 2008 and dealt with fallout from not only losing the House to Democrats, but the discovery of an NRCC treasurer who embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars. He is still on the House GOP's Steering Committee, the body responsible for assigning members to committees. Cole also sits on the powerful House Appropriations Committee.
- Career History: Political consultant (1989-2002); Oklahoma Secretary of State (1995-1999); Executive Director, National Republican Congressional Committee (1991-1995); Oklahoma Senator (1989-1991); Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman (1985-1989)
- Birthday: April 28, 1949
- Hometown: Shreveport, La.
- Alma Mater: Grinnell College, B.A. 1971; Yale University, M.A. 1974; University of Oklahoma, Ph.D. 1984
- Spouse: Ellen
- Religion: Methodist
- Committees: Appropriations ; Budget
- DC Office: 2458 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, Phone: 202-225-6165
- District Offices: 2424 Springer Dr., Ste. 201 Norman, OK 73069, Phone: 405-329-6500; 711 SW D Ave., Ste. 201, Lawton, OK 73501, Phone: 580-357-2131; Sugg Clinic Office Bldg., 100 E. 13th St, Suite 213, Box 13, Ada, OK 74820, Phone: 580-436-5375
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