Accomplishments
During his first term as a Senator, Dr. Coburn has compiled an impressive and diverse list of accomplishments - ranging from eliminating over $2.5 Billion in governement spending to successfully defending the 2nd Amendment.
Government Transparency
As a result of a law co-sponsored by Dr. Coburn, citizens can now track their tax dollars through the website www.usaspending.gov. Read more ...
Health Care Reform and Patient Rights
Dr. Coburn has been fighting for Health Care Reform and Patient Rights since his days in the House of Representative in the 90's.
He continued this in the Senate, authoring the first comprehensive health care bill in 2009. Read more ...
Eliminating Wasteful Spending
The Bridge to Nowhere. The Woodstock Meseum. Dr. Coburn is perhaps best known for his constant fight against the out-of-control spending of Congress. Read more ...
Defending the Second Amendment
On two critical occasions, Dr. Coburn has prevented law-abiding Americans from losing their right to keep and bear arms. Read more ...
Holding Government Accountable to Taxpayers
In 2005 and 2006, Dr. Coburn conducted forty-eight oversight hearings investigating the management practices of the Federal Government. These hearings uncovered and helped to eliminate billions of dollars in wasteful spending. Read more...
House Legislation (1995 - 2000)
As a three-term Congressman in the House of Representatives, Dr. Coburn was a key figure in anti-abortion legislation, welfare reform, patients rights, and, of course, fighting against run-away government spending. read more...