The action taken by the Committee today finally debunks the Administration-created myth that the IRS targeting scandal originated with low-level employees in Cincinnati. Based on the documents, emails, and interviews conducted over the course of our nearly year-long investigation, the evidence shows that the selective targeting of conservative organizations was orchestrated from IRS officials in Washington D.C. As importantly, our action today allows the public the opportunity to know the sad and alarming details that have been uncovered so far. The Department of Justice now has what it needs to pursue Ms. Lerner and has the responsibility to act. We will continue our investigation to ensure that Americans constitutional rights are not violated by those seeking to silence groups based on their political views. I encourage you to read the Committee’s letter and join with the Committee in demanding that Lerner be held accountable for her actions.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:04:03 +0000