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Published: July 14, 2007
Oklahoma senator criticizes government mascots
By The Associated Press

TULSA , Okla. - An Oklahoma senator known for targeting what he considers to be inappropriate federal spending is now turning his sights on government mascots.

But Sen. Tom Coburn 's new effort apparently has nothing to do with one of nation's best-known symbols -- Smokey Bear .

"Smokey is not a mascot," said Allison Stewart , national press officer for the Forest Service. "Smokey is a fire-prev...

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