Senator Tom Coburn's activity on the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security

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September 27, 2007

Coburn Not Holding Presidential Records Bill

Despite repeated inaccurate news accounts to the contrary, Sen. Coburn today affirmatively denied that he is, or ever was, secretly holding a bill to facilitate the release of presidential records. Sen. Coburn does not hold any bill in secret, but always contacts the sponsors of legislation he is holding within 24 hours. That practice was followed in this instance.

Following the passage of both H.R. 1255, the “Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007,” and S. 886, the “Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007,” on June 20, 2007, Sen. Coburn placed a public hold on both bills. He was concerned about the time limits available for incumbent and former presidents to review documents before they are released publicly. The issue was resolved prior to Congress’ August recess, at which time his hold on H.R. 1255 was lifted.

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Senator Tom Coburn's activity on the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security

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