WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro(link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026: "Last night, the House voted in a bipartisan manner to address important water resource needs throughout our nation. This legislation will improve water resourc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a nominations hearing to consider six district judges: * * * Good everybody. I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Today, our panel features six district court nominees: * Daniel Ballou, for the Eastern District of Kentucky. * Richard Bennett, for the Southern District of Texas. * Courtney Coker, for the Northern District of Texas. * Trevor Pemberton, for the Northern District of Oklaho more PR