The Debt Bomb A Bold Plan to Stop Washington from Bankrupting America In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy the greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington politicians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power
In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy, the greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington politicians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power to borrow and spend Senator Tom Coburn reveals the fascinating, maddening story of how we got to this point of fiscal crisis and how we can escape.Long before America s receIn a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy, the greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington politicians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power to borrow and spend Senator Tom Coburn reveals the fascinating, maddening story of how we got to this point of fiscal crisis and how we can escape.Long before America s recent economic downturn, beltway politicians knew the U.S was going bankrupt Yet even after several so called change elections, the government has continued its wasteful ways in the face of imminent danger With passion and clarity, Coburn explains why Washington resists change so fiercely and offers controversial yet commonsense solutions to secure the nation s future.At a time when millions of Americans are speculating about what is broken in Washington, The Debt Bomb is a candid, thoughtful, non partisan expos of the real problems inside our government Coburn challenges the conventional wisdom that blames lobbyists, gridlock, and obstructionism, and places the responsibility squarely where it belongs on members of Congress in both parties who won t let go of the perks of power to serve the true interests of the nation unless enough citizens take bold steps to demand action Democracy never lasts long It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide John AdamsThroughout a distinguished career as a business owner, physician, and U.S senator, Tom Coburn has watched his beloved republic careen down a suicidal path Today, the nation stands on the precipice of financial ruin, a disaster far dangerous to our safety than any terrorist threats we face Yet Coburn believes there is still hope if enough Americans are willing to shake the corridors of Washington and demand action.With an insider s keen eye and a caregiver s deft touch, Coburn diagnoses the mess that career politicians have made of things while misusing their sacred charge to govern.Coburn s incisive analysis Reveals the root causes of America s escalating financial crisis Exposes Washington s destructive appetite for wasteful spending, power grabs, backroom deals, and quick non fixes Rises above partisanship to implicate elected officials of all stripes in steering the nation off course Lays out a commonsense guide to restoring order Concludes with a clarion call and sound advice for Americans who would dedicate themselves to defusing the debt bomb Above all, Coburn believes the United States can continue as a beacon of opportunity for future generations but how we act today will determine whether we deliver the nation to our children and grandchildren fully alive, on life support, or without a pulse.
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Tom A Coburn, M.D was elected to the U.S Senate on November 2, 2004 Dr Coburn and his wife, Carolyn, a graduate of Oklahoma State University and former Miss Oklahoma, were married in 1968 and have three children and five grandchildren They are members of First Baptist Muskogee.Prior to his election to the Senate, Dr Coburn represented Oklahoma s Second Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 1995 through 2001 He was first elected in 1994, then re elected in 1996 and 1998, becoming the first Republican to hold the seat for consecutive terms Dr Coburn retired from Congress in 2001, fulfilling his pledge to serve no than three terms in the House In 1970, Dr Coburn graduated with an accounting degree from Oklahoma State University One of the Top Ten seniors in the School of Business, Dr Coburn served as president of the College of Business Student Council From 1970 to 1978, Dr Coburn served as manufacturing manager at the Ophthalmic Division of Coburn Optical Industries in Colonial Heights, Virginia Under his leadership, the Virginia division of Coburn Optical grew from 13 employees to than 350 and captured 35 percent of the U.S market After the family business was sold, Dr Coburn changed the course of his life by returning to school to become a physician Again he emerged as a leader, becoming president of his class at the University of Oklahoma Medical School where he graduated in 1983 He then did his internship in general surgery at St Anthony s Hospital in Oklahoma City and family practice residency at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Dr Coburn returned to Muskogee where he specializes in family medicine, obstetrics and the treatment of allergies Dr Coburn has personally delivered than 4,000 babies Dr Coburn also is a three time cancer survivor.