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What kind of spending did Coburn frequently oppose?

  • Military Spending

  • Education Spending

  • Deficit Spending

  • Healthcare Spending

Answer

Deficit spending, the practice of a government spending more money than it brings in as revenue, was a frequent target of Coburn's criticism. He argued that this type of spending led to higher taxes, inflation, and a reduced ability for the government to respond to emergencies or invest in long-term projects. Coburn believed in fiscal responsibility and advocated for balanced budgets and reduced government debt.
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