Stimulus Spending Defies Common Sense, Says Lawmaker

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) criticizes stimulus spending in arenas that do not create jobs or have a worthwhile impact on the economy. Coburn, who released a report on the Recovery Act with Senator McCain (R-Ariz) Tuesday, questions whether the spending is complying with common sense. (0:36)

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Even Democrats Are Against Re-writing Filibuster Rules, Says Republican Coburn

During remarks addressing the Democrats' health reform bill on Wednesday, Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) says even House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) thinks if the rule that requires 60 votes to stop a Senate filibuster is overruled it would be a disgrace to the founding fathers. (0:19)
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