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MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002

A member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma plans to run for Congress now that a close political friend is retiring.

Tom Cole is seeking the seat vacated by Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Okla.). Cole, a Republican strategist, helped Watts get elected.

Cole was mentioned as a potential candidate for assistant secretary for Indian affairs.

Get the Story:
With Watts' Future In Doubt, Cole Gets Ready to Run (Roll Call 7/1)
Rep. J.C. Watts Not Seeking Reelection (AP 7/1)

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