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September 7, 2007

Dr. Coburn requests an Independent Review of Congressional Earmarks Within the Department of Transportation

Findings reveal over $8 billion in Congressional pet projects leaves infrastructure across country at risk


THUD - IG says earmarks not a good use of funds

Dr. Coburn requested an independent review of congressional earmarks within the Department of Transportation from the department’s Inspector General in August 2006.  Click the following link to read a summary.

Read the full report, “Review of Congressional Earmarks within Department of Transportation Programs” which was completed on September 7, 2007.

Click the following link to read about Dr. Coburn's amendments to the FY 2008 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill.





 


Senator Tom Coburn

Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security

340 Dirksen Senate Office Building     Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202-224-2254     Fax: 202-228-3796

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