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Capitol Gift Shops, Hair Care, Sleep Classes and Excessive Printing

Senator Coburn (R-OK) criticized classes for House and Senate staffers on topics including personal finance management and the “Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep.” Coburn also highlights what he views as needless printing of legislation and reports by the Government Printing Office, which in many cases continues even as more people use electronic means to access government documents.


Source: Niels Lesniewski, "Coburn Blasts Capitol Gift Shops, Hair Care, Sleep Classes," Roll Call, 5/31/13