WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Jan. 18, 2024: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. "This continuing resolution is a responsible step forward to ensure Congress finishes the appropriations process and av more PR