Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was questioned Wednesday by lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee over when he learned that the IRS had targeted certain conservative non-profit groups.
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WATCH: Republican Rips Into Former IRS Boss
“If there’s someone wielding a knife in the parking lot, are you gonna call the Inspector General?” a livid Trey Gowdy asked Doug Shulman.
Indiana Congressman Wants Offsets For Oklahoma Aid
“Congress has an obligation to help these families rebuild. Congress also has an obligation to have a serious discussion about how we pay for emergency money that the state rightfully deserves,” Stutzman said in a statement.
Immigration Bill Clears First Hurdle
By a 13-5 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill after lawmakers tacked on a series of amendments.
Apple CEO Defends Company’s Tax Record
Cook said that Apple Inc. has likely become the “country’s largest corporate income taxpayer.”
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passes Bill To Arm Syrian Rebels
“The time to act and turn the tide against Assad is now,” Chairman Robert Menendez said.
Coburn Backpedals On Oklahoma Disaster Relief Comment
The Republican Senator from Oklahoma issued a statement assuring victims in his state “that any and all available aid will be delivered without delay.”
U.S. Should Not Cut Off Foreign Aid, Says Albright
The U.S. has an important role in the Arab world, said Albright.
Former IRS Head Denies Misleading Congress
Shulman said that the was “saddened” and “dismayed” by the Inspector General report released by the agency last week.
Boehner Mum On Offsets For Oklahoma Aid
“We’ll work with the administration on making sure that they have the resources they need to help the people of Oklahoma,” Boehner said.
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