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Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his career, politics, and reasons for his early retirement from the Senate at the end of the 113th Congress. He discussed his health after being diagno…

Federal officials testified on the effectiveness of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies implemented to reduce conference and travel spending by federal agencies. Members of the co…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing to assess whether progress has been made by the federal government in reducing government waste. Witnesses provided a list …

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) spoke to reporters about Wastebook 2013, his annual report on “egregious” federal spending. The report highlights 100 examples or nearly $30 billion dollars in fede…

The Senate continued consideration of the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to H.J. Res. 59, Budget Act, post-cloture. The measure passed on a vot…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about federal government shutdown and its impact on the U.S. economy, as well as his thoughts on the Republican fight over the Affordable Care Act. He respon…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) testified on National Park Service (NPS) funding issues and the impact of budget cuts on services and infrastructure. He called for the creation of a national endow…

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held the first hearing on the nomination of Sylvia Burwell to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. Ms. Burwell,…

Sen. Tom Coburn talked about federal budget issues. Topics included House and Senate passage of a congressional resolution, the budget process, and sequestration budget cuts. He also discuss…

The U.S. Senate convenes to resume consideration of S Con Res 8, the budget resolution for fiscal 2014, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA).

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about national debt and budget deficit reduction. He said that he was not worried about the “fiscal cliff,” referring to impending tax increases and budget c…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about the impending “fiscal cliff,” the tax increases and budget cuts that will go into effect at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a compromise on a …

Senator. Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his book, The Debt Bomb, and the reasons he believes government overspending is the biggest threat to the country.

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2013 Health and Human Services budget.

Secretary Geithner testified on the Treasury Department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. He said President Obama’s $3.8 trillion package will reduce deficits significantly over time and pu…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about congressional efforts to reach an agreement on the extension of the Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits, both set to expire at t…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about the budget deficit and national debt, and possible ways members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction might reach agreement before their N…

Oklahoma Republican Senator Tom Coburn spoke to a crowd of around 150 constituents and answered questions at Tulsa Community College. He talked about the country’s budget problems. Senator C…

Witnesses testified on the efficiency of federal property use. They talked about an Obama administration proposal to save $3 billion through the elimination of unused property, disposing of …

Senator Tom Coburn, a member of the “Gang of Six” senators, talked about their budget deficit and debt reduction plan, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Othe…