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Obama: IRS acting commissioner being ousted

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:05 MDT

Obama: IRS acting commissioner being ousted

By JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 05:41PM MDT

Washington • President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the ouster of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following disclosures that the agency targeted conservative political groups. Obama, who has been criticized for appearing passive in his response to the matter, declared, “I am angry about it” and said the American people had a right to be angry as well. Before announcing the departure of Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, Obama conferred with top officials from the Trea...

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Justice launches probe of IRS

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:07:56 MDT

Justice launches probe of IRS

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER and HENRY C. JACKSON The Associated Press

Updated May 14, 2013 11:07PM MDT

Washington • The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting tea party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday, widening a probe that includes investigations by three committees in Congress. Ineffective management at the IRS allowed agents to improperly target tea party groups for more than 18 months, concluded one investigation by the Treasury inspector general for tax administration. The ins...