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Confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor in Washington

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) delivers his opening statement during Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 13, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)


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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. taxpayer funds earmarked for "low priority" airports favor politics over practicality, Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn said.
Coburn's Dr. No to operate healthcare bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., is girding for what he says could be the exam of his life as the Senate's "Dr. No" in the floor debate on healthcare reform.
Coburn claims privilege on Ensign advice
WASHINGTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said Thursday he would invoke privilege if asked about advice he gave to Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., on handling an extramarital affair.
Ensign admits family paid $96K to lover
LAS VEGAS, July 9 (UPI) -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., said Thursday his parents gave $96,000 to his mistress and her family out of concern for the well-being of family friends.
Republican report points up stimulus waste
WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. economic stimulus package is rife with waste and riddled with ineptitude, a report by a Republican senator indicates.
WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) -- A Republican U.S. senator who also is a physician is seeking to ban cigarette smoking and other tobacco use.
WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate has voted to ease a long-standing ban on carrying loaded guns while visiting national parks.
Bayh defends vote against Obama budget
WASHINGTON, April 12 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana, just one of two Democrats who voted against President Barack Obama's proposed budget, Sunday defended his vote.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday the chance of Congress finishing its work by this weekend is slim.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., says Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin deserves credit for sinking Alaska's infamous "bridge to nowhere."
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