Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) has put a hold on S. 2590. TPMmuckraker reporting: A spokesman for Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) just confirmed his boss was the man behind the secret hold on the Coburn/Obama spending database bill, which has captivated a segment of the political blogging community in recent days. "Sen. Stevens does have a hold on the bill," said the spokesman, who would only speak on the condition he not be named.