Hold everything: A look back at some of Senator Tom Coburn's lonely battles to block bills

Coburn's hold on food safety bill just the latest in a series of fights to block fast-track approval

 
BY CHRIS CASTEEL | Published: September 26, 2010   

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn single-handedly has been blocking fast-track passage of a food safety bill, frustrating Senate Democratic leaders who tried unsuccessfully to get an agreement to appease him last week.

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Since joining the Senate in 2005, Coburn, R-Muskogee, has used the "hold” power accorded to each senator dozens of times to block quick votes on legislation.

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