The New York Times was criticized on Saturday over its characterization of the late former Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma.

He was a great conservative and patriot.

Former Republican Senator Tom Coburn has died at age 72. Coburn, who represented Oklahoma for three terms, was dubbed "Doctor No" by Democrats for his frugal approach to federal spending.

Coburn was a family physician who served in the Senate from 2005 to 2015.

Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick as he railed against federal earmarks and subsidies for the rich, has died. He was 72.

Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn has diedOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a

Tom Coburn, a former US congressman from Oklahoma and obstetrician, died at his home Saturday, according to a statement from his family. He was 72.

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The Oklahoma Republican, a practicing obstetrician, frustrated both parties with his use of procedural tactics to delay or derail legislation that contributed in his view to the billowing federal deficit.

Coburn, a physician, represented Oklahoma in the House and Senate. He died Saturday after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 72.

Tom Coburn, a former US congressman from Oklahoma and obstetrician, died at his home Saturday, according to a statement from his family. He was 72.

The ultraconservative Coburn had a reputation for using procedural technicalities to thwart legislation.

Coburn earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick during his tenure in the Senate

Known for bluntly speaking his mind, Coburn frequently criticized the growth of the federal deficit.

Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick, has died.

Coburn, who was an obstetrician in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he treated patients for free while in the Senate, died early Saturday morning.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick as he railed against federal earmarks and subsidies for the rich, has died. He was 72.

Relative says former US Sen. Tom Coburn, conservative political maverick and Oklahoma physician, has died

Former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn died at his home Saturday, according to a statement from his family. He was 72.

Tom Coburn, a medical doctor turned politician died overnight at age 72 after a long fight with cancer, according to former staff and colleagues, leaving one of the most substantial legacies in recent congressional history.

Former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn (R) has died at the age of 72.A source close to the f...

Former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn (R) has died at the age of 72.A source close to the family confirmed to The Hill that Coburn died on Friday night. Coburn announced in 2013 that he had been diagnosed with prostate c...

Former Senator Tom Coburn, R-Okla., has died after a years-long fight with prostate cancer, according to a report.

Tom Coburn, a medical doctor turned politician died overnight at age 72 after a long fight with cancer, according to former staff and colleagues, leaving one of the most substantial legacies in recent congressional history.

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Tom Coburn slams Congress and Trump over spending bill https://t.co/mcTZ3ptvPM via @YouTube

NewsHour's Extended Interview With Sen. Tom Coburn https://t.co/aEFPPExN2k via @YouTube

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Sen. Tom Coburn' on 'Debt Bomb': Everybody Must Sacrifice https://t.co/SMY3OKPv0y via @YouTube

Tom Coburn tells Congress: 'America doesn't trust you' https://t.co/QrPu8ie74J via @YouTube

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Will Jack Daniel’s cause ‘Lotso’ issues for @Disney? Toy Story 3 merch may lead to an unhappy ending in light of the landmark ruling, explain Tom Polcyn and Alex Weidner of Thompson Coburn. https://t.co/HeyECCFkuu #trademarks #toystory3 #lotso #merchandise #ruling #jackdaniels

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Remember when Brecheen's mentor and former boss Tom Coburn made wild claims about Southeastern Oklahoma being overrun with lesbians? https://t.co/9Y35B4PxjW

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Tea Party majority Republicans in the House banned earmarks in 2011 in the wake of controversy prompted in 2005 by Sen. Tom Coburn’s (R-Okla.) disclosure of the $223 million earmark to build two bridges to an island with 50 residents in Southeast Alaska.

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Released June 28, 1996, The Nutty Professor is an American slapstick science-fiction comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac, and starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett, James Coburn, and Dave Chappelle. https://t.co/wbOEjKz0rO

SWCHS Year 8 cricket. Essex cup plate 3rd Round. SWCHS 80 Coopers Coburn 81-9. What a game of cricket! Great game played in a marvellous spirit. Either team could have won this game. Good batting from Tom M and Dan D. Great bowling from Rocco, Berti and Bob. Rocco MOM

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) On GangStalking https://t.co/Ep2aug44Qu https://t.co/roJu89T7y2

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RT @Lily_PolisStan: In 2010, Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn staffer (and future OK-02 Rep.) Josh Brecheen (R) challenged St. Sen. Jay Paul Gumm (…

RT @Lily_PolisStan: In 2010, Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn staffer (and future OK-02 Rep.) Josh Brecheen (R) challenged St. Sen. Jay Paul Gumm (…

In 2010, Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn staffer (and future OK-02 Rep.) Josh Brecheen (R) challenged St. Sen. Jay Paul Gumm (D) for his Durant-based McCain +38 district Right before election day, he released this legendary ad He flipped the seat by +13.5%, winning every county https://t.co/6bDa8hVuao

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