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Sep 09 2014

Dr. Coburn Examines Federal Programs Which Equip State and Local Law Enforcement

Prompted by the surprisingly militarized police response to protests and civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, last month, the Senate Homeland Security Committee is holding a hearing to examine the federal programs which have helped state and local law enforcement equip themselves with paramilitary weaponry, equipment and vehicles. Additional information is here.

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9/23/14 Statement by Senator Tom Coburn on the Recent Washington Post Story about the Department of Homeland Security
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9/22/14 GAO: Long-term Viability of DHS Consolidation in Question
9/19/14 Senate Approves Carper, Coburn Legislation to Curb Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
9/19/14 Bipartisan Legislation Would Require State Representation on Federal Banking Board
9/17/14 Dr. Coburn’s Concerns with S. 1086, the Reauthorization of the Child Care Development Block Grant Program
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9/9/14 Current record