TRNS News Notes By Victoria Jones
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It is increasingly difficult for Iranians to access popular websites like Google, Facebook, and YouTube to find information about the elections outside of state-run and semi-official news outlets.
The revelation comes amid a flurry of sexual misconduct scandals
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.
“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.
Despite Republicans getting their way on their provisions, Senator Patrick Leahy was forced to withdraw his amendment on same-sex couples.