Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole becomes chair of House Appropriations Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma’s Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) is set to begin a new role as the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Republican Tom Cole ran unopposed for the seat after Kay Granger (R-Texas) announced she was stepping down last month.

Cole will oversee how the government spends money in becoming the first Oklahoman to chair the Appropriations Committee since the position was created back in 1865.

“I am proud to announce that I was ratified by the House Republican Conference this morning as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. I would like to thank the Conference for their support and ensure them that I am committed to conversing with them all to make sure that we are working to benefit their constituents, as well as properly utilizing our budget to defend our country and meet legitimate domestic needs,” said Congressman Cole. “I am excited to hit the ground running and get to work for this great nation.”

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