Midwestern senator not happy with Utah law enforcement motorcycle

Midwestern senator not happy with Utah law enforcement motorcycle


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SALT LAKE CITY -- The Davis County Sheriff's Office is the proud owner of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At $24,000, it's not cheap, but it does come with a computer and medical equipment.

Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn doesn't think that's enough, though. He's put the bike, bought with stimulus money, on a list of 100 ridiculous stimulus projects. [CLICK HERE to read the list].

The White House is defending the bike. In its own report it says Harley supplies rides to 3,400 police agencies across the country.

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