Tom Coburn

Inhofe: “Liberal media” exploiting tornado for climate change “agenda”

A long-time climate change denier, Inhofe said the media wants to "advance and expand" its agenda

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:29 PM UTC 29
Politics James Inhofe, Oklahoma

David Vitter’s hypocritical, punitive, horrible new amendment

Senator's new measure denies food stamps for life to certain classes of ex-convicts (solicitation not included)

David Dayen Friday, May 24, 2013 4:16 PM UTC 89
Business David Vitter, Farm Bill

Coburn calls questions about tornado aid “typical Washington B.S.”

The Oklahoma senator got heated over a potential relief bill that doesn't offset the costs with other cuts VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:04 PM UTC 22
Politics Video, Tom Coburn, James Inhofe

Peter King: There’s “hypocrisy” over aid by Oklahoma senators

But he added that the state should still get relief for the devastating tornado

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:13 PM UTC 11
Politics Oklahoma, Oklahoma tornado

Oklahoma senator wants to offset tornado aid with other cuts

Both Republican Oklahoma senators voted against federal relief for Hurricane Sandy victims

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:04 PM UTC 29
Politics Oklahoma, Tom Coburn

Senate Dems block pro-gun amendment to water bill

Republicans introduced a measure to allow people to carry guns in certain outdoor recreational areas

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:51 PM UTC
Politics Barbara Boxer, Senate Democrats

Coburn wants to tack pro-gun amendments onto Senate water bill

The Senate is scheduled to vote on the amendments on Wednesday [UPDATED]

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 8, 2013 4:12 PM UTC
Politics Tom Coburn, Oklahoma, Senate

Senate committee postpones work on gun bills

The delay will give Chuck Schumer and Tom Coburn more time to reach a compromise on background checks

Associated Press Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 6:20 PM UTC
Politics From the Wires, Chuck Schumer

The sports-industrial complex is bleeding America dry

At a time of reduced household income, a series of sports levies are hitting taxpayers where it hurts most

David Sirota Friday, Feb 8, 2013 4:14 PM UTC 21
Politics Sports, Taxes, Cablevision

Senate quietly working for deal on background checks

NRA-backed Sens. Joe Manchin and Tom Coburn are among the four looking for a bipartisan compromise

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Feb 8, 2013 2:04 PM UTC
Politics Joe Manchin

Sunday show round-up: GOP Senator suggests cave on tax rates

"I actually am beginning to believe that is the best route for us to take," said Bob Corker

Jillian Rayfield Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 4:38 PM UTC
Politics Sunday shows, Fiscal cliff

GOP threatens Senate shutdown

“I think the backlash will be severe,” said Sen. Tom Coburn of Sen. Harry Reid's possible filibuster reform

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Nov 26, 2012 2:27 PM UTC 16
News Filibuster, Republicans

A safety net for the rich?

Misplaced anger alert: Sen. Tom Coburn is upset that a handful of millionaires are getting unemployment benefits

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 5:40 PM UTC
News Business, Unemployment

Sen. Coburn: Blocked veterans’ job bill is “crap”

After filibustering the bill, Coburn calls it the "crap" "that Congress has done for years" VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 3:45 PM UTC 13
News Barack Obama, Tom Coburn

Sen. Coburn has a case of the Mondays

Because Congress is terrible, basically

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 10:14 PM UTC 13
News U.S. Senate, Tom Coburn, Congress

The racial idiocy of Obama’s GOP “friend”

Tom Coburn says our black president likes programs that "create dependency" because they helped him

Joan Walsh Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 7:19 PM UTC 140
Politics Tom Coburn

The Senate’s “Dr. No” rides again

Tom Coburn bails on budget talks while complaining that Congress can't get anything done. But whose fault is that?

Andrew Leonard Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:48 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown

Coburn wins: Less generous 9/11 first responders bill will pass

The Senate is set to approve a (suddenly much smaller) fund for sick first responders

Alex Pareene Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 7:10 PM UTC 82
Politics Tom Coburn, War Room, 9/11

Shepard Smith attacks Tom Coburn for blocking 9/11 first responders bill

Fox's best anchor attempts to shame the unshamable senator from Oklahoma

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 11:15 PM UTC 43
Politics Tom Coburn, War Room, 9/11

Senate gets back to business of not getting business done

Democrats plan action on immigration and food safety, GOP plans obstruction

Alex Pareene Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 9:30 PM UTC 31
Politics U.S. Senate, War Room

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