CCAGWPAC Supports Tom Coburn for U.S. Senate

    WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Citizens Against
 Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGWPAC) today endorsed former
 Representative Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) in the general election for U.S. Senate in
 Oklahoma.  CCAGWPAC previously endorsed Rep. Coburn in the Republican primary.
     "Tom Coburn's strong anti-waste and anti-tax record resonates with the
 voters of Oklahoma," David Williams, a spokesman for CCAGWPAC, said.  "As the
 general election nears, more and more Oklahomans will support him as the
 logical choice to protect their hard-earned money."
     Dr. Coburn served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001,
 fulfilling his self-imposed three-term limit.  During that time, Dr. Coburn
 received a lifetime rating of 87 percent from the Council for Citizens Against
 Government Waste.  A member of Congress with a rating greater than 80 percent
 qualifies as a "Taxpayer Hero."
     "Tom Coburn has the fiscal discipline and ability to fight on behalf of
 taxpayers, and that is why he should be the next Senator from Oklahoma,"
 Williams continued.  "Dr. Coburn believes that it is necessary to eliminate
 waste, fraud and abuse, and provide tax relief, so that individuals can invest
 in their businesses and keep more of their own money for their families and
 retirement.  In an era of growing deficits and fiscal irresponsibility on
 Capitol Hill, Rep. Coburn will provide a voice for taxpayers."
     During his six years in the House of Representatives, Dr. Coburn was a
 leader in the battle to reduce wasteful spending.  He promoted a balanced
 budget and co-sponsored legislation aimed at eliminating unnecessary federal
 departments and agencies, including the National Endowment for the Arts and
 the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  He also fought to reduce
 spending within the appropriations process, including saving taxpayers almost
 $1 billion in seven of the fiscal 2000 appropriations bills.  Dr. Coburn even
 went as far as declining his own government pension and healthcare benefits,
 major perks for members of Congress.
     "Many politicians campaign on promises to cut wasteful spending, but
 develop fiscal amnesia when they arrive in Washington.  Tom Coburn has already
 shown that he will work hard to help the people of Oklahoma keep more of the
 money they earn and give less to the government," Williams concluded.  "Facing
 a $422 billion deficit, now, more than ever, we need people like Tom Coburn in
 the U.S. Senate."
     CCAGWPAC is affiliated with the Council for Citizens Against Government
 Waste, a 501(c)(4) organization.  CCAGWPAC's mission is to support political
 candidates who will fight to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government
 and represent the best interests of taxpayers.
 
 

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