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Dr. Coburn Asks President and Congressional Leaders to Tackle Tax Code in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

Dr. Coburn calls for courageous, bipartisan leadership in fiscal cliff negotiations to form a solution that addresses tax earmarks for special interests. "It would be unconscionable to tax mom and pop small businesses on Main Street while extending tax giveaways for lobbyists and special interests on K Street," said Dr. Coburn. Read More

Dr. Coburn Releases “Safety at Any Price” Report on Questionable Grant Spending at Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) today released an oversight report, “Safety at Any Price: Assessing the Impact of Homeland Security Spending in U.S. Cities.” The report is based on a year-long investigation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant programs and the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). Read More

Dr. Coburn Releases “Department of Everything” Report on “Non-Defense” Defense Spending

Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. today released an oversight report, “Department of Everything.” The report outlines how DOD can save $67.9 billion over ten years by making specific cuts to what Dr. Coburn describes as “non-defense” defense spending – spending that DOD can cut without cutting vital defense priorities. Read More

Washington lacks courage to make tough decisions

By Senator Tom Coburn, M.D.... Read More
December 18, 2012
Dr. Coburn Submits Amendments to the Sandy Supplemental Bill
Dr. Coburn filed the following amendments to H.R. 1, the Sandy Supplemental Appropriations Bill. Emergency funds meant to address immediate needs should be paid for and provided swiftly to ensure victims are assisted quickl...read more
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