Sen. Tom Coburn blocks bill backed by Inhofe
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn has a hard and fast rule about any legislation that creates new programs and isn’t "paid for” — he’ll block it.
That’s even if one of the main supporters of the bill is fellow Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe , and even if the legislation has more than 50 co-sponsors from both parties.
Inhofe, R-Tulsa, is pushing for action on a bill aimed at helpi...
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