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Congress grills IRS officials over targeting of conservative groups
Susan Ferrechio
Published: Tue, May 21, 2013
The IRS official overseeing the division that was inappropriately targeting conservative groups said she will refuse to answer lawmakers' questions during an appearance before a House committee Wednesday, a day after another top official at the agency acknowledged that he knew the targeting was...
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Congress likely to reduce food stamp funding in new farm bill
Susan Ferrechio
Published: Mon, May 20, 2013
The Senate on Monday opened debate on a $955 billion farm bill that would reduce federal spending by as much as $23 billion over the next 10 years by cutting funding for food stamps and eliminating some farm-support programs. "This legislation will create jobs, cut taxpayer subsidies and...
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Senate Finance panel wants answers from IRS by end of month – in writing
Susan Ferrechio
Published: Mon, May 20, 2013
The Senate Finance Committee has sent a 41-part request to the Internal Revenue Service aimed at helping the panel “explore” the agency’s targeting of conservative organizations who sought tax-exempt status. The letter is addressed to acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, who...
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Tea Party leaders vent anger at IRS for targeting them
Susan Ferrechio
Published: Thu, May 16, 2013
Tea Party leaders from around the country gathered in Washington Thursday to vent outrage at the Internal Revenue Service for targeting them and other conservative organizations seeking tax-exempt status and threatened to sue the agency for damages. "They lost membership and donations, they...
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Senate debate on immigration reform bill could start first week of June
Susan Ferrechio
Published: Thu, May 16, 2013
The “Gang of Eight” immigration reform bill could be up for a vote before the full Senate by the first week of June, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday. Reid, D-Nev., vowed in a floor speech to take up the legislation, “as soon as it is ready,” even if it means interrupting work...