Coburn earned a reputation for his use of this procedural mechanism. Senate from the state of oklahoma coburn served in the senate from 2005 to 2014 and in the u. Coburn as oklahomas junior senator, appears to be the closest to mirroring the wastebook. Coburn didnt just point out waste and abuse, though. Coburn also goes after national science foundation nsf grants. Oct 22, 2014 tom coburn picks watching grass grow, synchronized swimming sea monkeys for annual wastebook from nasa to the nfl, sen. In november 2009 coburn drew attention for placing a hold on a veterans benefits bill known as the veterans caregiver and omnibus health benefits act. Wastebook 2015 the unrelenting wasteful spending of washington senator tom coburn of oklahoma has been one of the very few politicians in washington who have taken the time to identify and document the incredible amount of taxpayer wealth that the government wastes every year. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading wastebook 2014.
Nov 19, 2015 from 2008 until he retired from the senate in january 2015, sen. Dec 21, 2010 so here comes tom coburn to try to make budgetcutting more palatable. Tom coburn, an oklahoma obstetrician who served in the u. Nov 12, 2012 during his 17 years as a senator and representative, senator tom coburn rokla. Wastebook 2010 kindle edition by us senate, united states. It is the first publication in a series that hopes to expose areas where russell thinks money could be spent more wisely. The top 100 examples of government waste washington free beacon.
Tom coburn is going out with a bang with his final wastebook. Coburn continued to work with public policy groups and other organizations devoted to reducing government. What do nasas green ninja, calm wives and military weapons in afghanistan have in common. No for his unyielding opposition to federal spending and pork. Had he lived, and had his health allowed, he would certainly have. With nearly halfabillion dollars in government funding put behind promoting a. Coburn coauthored the patients choice act of 2009 s. Coburn targets shrimp on treadmill, other nsf spending. Oct 22, 2014 the office of senator tom coburn released its fifth annual wastebook. Tom coburn was always going to be a tough act to follow when it came to producing the colorful wastebook that he and. Wastebook 2014 kindle edition by us senate, united.
In it, the retiring oklahoma senator laces into the national institutes of health. His annual wastebook has regularly provided valuable information for taxpayers regarding the specific ways the federal government wastes money. Senator coburn highlights waste in stimulus part 3 youtube. Dec 17, 20 issues the top 100 examples of government waste sen. The wastebook facebook page is a joint project of senator tom coburn and senator mark kirk to expose wasteful, duplicative and inefficient spending of. Rok today released a new oversight report, wastebook 2010 that highlights some of the most egregious examples of government waste in 2010. Each year, senator tom coburn rok publishes an annual wastebook detailing. Some of coburns colleagues dont find him, his wastebook or the swedish. Senator coburns wastebook 2012 names biggest waste. All the numbers on this page are for the 2009 2014 election cycle and based on federal election commission data released electronically on 040615 for fundraising totals, source of funds and total raised vs average, and on 032320 for top contributors and industries.
His efforts to uncover waste inspired many other lawmakers to get in on the action. Tom coburn s third edition of his wastebook names the worst offender and biggest waste of taxpayers money. Wastebook 2015 the unrelenting wasteful spending of washington. His annual wastebook has regularly provided valuable information for. Wastebook 2014 kindle edition by us senate, united states government, coburn m. No for his unyielding opposition to federal spending and porkbarrel. He said to cbs news nancy cordes in a recent interview, where was the adult in the room when this was going on. In it, the retiring oklahoma senator laces into the national institutes of health for complaining about lack of. He upheld his campaign pledge to serve no more than three consecutive terms and did not. Tom coburn, the physician and oklahoma republican, has outdone himself in his yearly search of stupid wasteful spending for his famed wastebook. Congress is 2012s biggest waste of taxpayer money, according to sen.
Tom coburn with his wife carolyn left and daughter katie coburn second from left and daughter sarah coburn right on election night nov. The federal spending wastebook is outrageous in more. Oct 27, 2014 wastebook 2015 the unrelenting wasteful spending of washington senator tom coburn of oklahoma has been one of the very few politicians in washington who have taken the time to identify and document the incredible amount of taxpayer wealth that the government wastes every year. Tom coburn is stepping up his crusade against the national science foundation this week with a new report that said the nsf funds frivolous research and fritters away its own management funds. Mar 28, 2020 tom coburn was a terrific oversight partner in the senate tough, fearless, and more interested in facts than politics, levin said in a statement. Mar 30, 2020 on march 28, the day after president trump signed the cares act into law, former u. A republican, he was a united states representative and later a united states senator from oklahoma coburn was elected to the united states house of representatives in 1994 as part of the republican revolution. The farce awakens, starring monkeys on treadmills, parties for hipsters, and sheep in microgravity, continues the tradition of retired sen. This report proves that the federal government is a poor allocator of resources. Tom coburn highlights ridiculous government spending in final wastebook. He said to cbs news nancy cordes in a recent interview, where was.
The federal spending wastebook is outrageous in more ways. Senator tom coburn rok has put out a new study on government waste called wastebook 2010. Now, perhaps more than ever before, we could use senator coburn and his watchful eye as our nation prepares to enter what will. House of representatives and senate, where he became known as dr. Senator coburn highlights ridiculous government spending. What is the total amount of government waste identified by sen. By tom coburn february 17, 2012 the deal to extend the socalled payrolltax cut is being hailed as a fair compromise by many in washington. Feb 23, 2009 senator coburn highlights waste in stimulus part 3. Tom coburns legacy citizens against government waste. Dec 17, 20 what do nasas green ninja, calm wives and military weapons in afghanistan have in common. The office of senator tom coburn released its fifth annual wastebook. Coburn and anita joy allen coburn and died march 28, 2020 in tulsa, oklahoma of prostate cancer early saturday morning, march 28, 2020. Wastebook 2010 us senate, united states government, coburn m. Agency for international development usaid undertook a.
Dr thomas allen tom coburn 19482020 find a grave memorial. Released in october, wastebook 2012 highlights 100 projects costing taxpayers more. On march 28, the day after president trump signed the cares act into law, former u. Mar 28, 2020 tom coburn, an oklahoma obstetrician who served in the u. Rok will unveil wastebook 20, his annual report on egregious federal spending, at a press conference on tuesday, december 17, at 10 a. This report highlights 100 of the years countless unnecessary, duplicative and lowpriority projects spread throughout the federal government. Tom coburn s annual wastebook highlights the strangest, silliest and. Somebody please alert billionares warren buffett, ted turner, bill gates and tom steyer that higher taxes will not necessarily lead to a more efficient and effective federal government. Saturday january 28th, 2017 posted by craig eyermann at 10. Tom coburn my message to oklahomans on my retirement. During his 17 years as a senator and representative, senator tom coburn r okla. Washington the affordable care act headed the latest edition of sen. Mar 28, 2020 tom coburn march 14, 1948 march 28, 2020 was a republican member of the u. After the movement roared to life in 2009, he expressed admiration but.
Now, perhaps more than ever before, we could use senator coburn and his. Coburn offered more amendments than any of his colleagues. Includes contributions from other candidate committees. Coburn, a republican from muskogee, served in the senate from 2005 to 2015 and in the u. The examples became symbols for excessive government spending and highlighted the need for congress to exercise better oversight over federal agencies and programs. Mar 30, 2020 tom coburn attends democrat press briefing in 2009. Senator coburn has been a leader in looking for ways to cut unnecessary government spending including collaborating with thensenator obama on the coburnobama transparency act. Tom coburn, author of wastebook, was fearless in fighting what he described as stupid spending. Coburn used the senate hold privilege to prevent several bills from coming to the senate floor.
Between 2011 and 2014, the annual publication was called the wastebook. The case against stupid spending in covid19 crisis. As 2010 ends, millions of americans are still struggling to find work. Service, chart provided to office of senator tom coburn, january 14, 2011. Why cutting duck penis research is the wrong way to think about. The report highlights 100 silly, unnecessary, and low priority projects funded by federal tax dollars or. Wastebook 2015 the unrelenting wasteful spending of.
The act provided for health promotion and disease prevention activities consistent with such a plan. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Coburn had long been one of congress most vocal budget hawks, first in the house and then in the senate, but even in the upper chamber his power was. Brothers, david and jim, and sister, mary coburn carriere. Senators wastebook notes that getting rid of the practice of pork barrel spending is next to impossible. Even those lucky enough to have jobs have had to tighten their belts. In the 2014 edition of the wastebook, coburn notes that getting rid of the practice of pork barrel spending is next to impossible.
Secretary of health and human services hhs to convene an interagency coordinating committee to develop a national strategic plan for prevention. Tom coburn ap elizabeth harringtondecember 17, 20 8. Today, senator tom coburn released a new report on government waste called wastebook 2011. Now, perhaps more than ever before, we could use senator coburn and his watchful eye as our nation prepares to enter what will be the very trying aftermath of the covid19 crisis. Coburn report reveals waste citizens against government waste. From 2008 until he retired from the senate in january 2015, sen. Tom coburn was always going to be a tough act to follow when it came to producing the colorful wastebook that he and his staff produced every year to document what they. Wastebook targets congress extravagant spending youtube. Tom coburn thomas tom allen coburn the hill s morning report presented by phrma worries grow about political. Tom coburn picks watching grass grow, synchronized swimming sea monkeys for annual wastebook from nasa to the nfl, sen. Thomas allen coburn march 14, 1948 march 28, 2020 was an american politician and physician. Senator tom coburn rok speaks to reporters on wastebook 20, his annual report on egregious federal spending. During his 17 years as a senator and representative, senator tom coburn rokla.
Tom coburns annual wastebook, a ranking of 2014s top 100 worst examples of government waste, including out. Tom coburn was always going to be a tough act to follow when it came to producing the colorful wastebook that he. Mar 30, 2020 his highly anticipated annual wastebook served as a pertinent way to help hardworking, everyday americans better grasp just how frivolously their government was spending their taxpayer dollars. Coburn report reveals waste citizens against government. Tom coburn rok and his work to shed light on government waste with the annual publication of his wastebook, freshman rep. Jan 27, 2011 on the face of it, longtime deficit hawk sen. Tom coburn highlights ridiculous government spending in. After leaving the senate, he pushed for a constitutional. Tom coburns annual wastebook highlights the strangest, silliest and.
Wastebook 2010 kindle edition by us senate, united states government, coburn m. Tom coburn, a physician who became a powerful voice in congress on government spending and waste, died early saturday after a long fight with prostate cancer. So coburns report illustrates the success of the big government to which he himself is an occasional contributor. But reid rolled coburn in early 2009, using his overwhelming.
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