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Trey Gowdy: IRS' Lerner to be Held in Contempt of Congress Soon
NewsMax ^ | 3-26-2014 | Greg Richter

Posted on 03/26/2014 5:54:48 PM PDT by smoothsailing

March 26, 2014

Trey Gowdy: IRS' Lerner to be Held in Contempt of Congress Soon

Greg Richter

Former IRS official Lois Lerner will be held in contempt of Congress "in the very near future," Rep. Trey Gowdy told Fox News on Wednesday.

The South Carolina Republican sits on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and told "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren" that he wants to see an end to the delay in providing subpoenaed emails from Lerner over the targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

IRS Chief John Koskinen was grilled Wednesday by the committee over his agency's failure to produce the emails. Koskinen said it could take years to comply with the committee's request.

"All we want are the emails to or from Lois Lerner. I'm not talking about private taxpayer information," Gowdy told Van Susteren.

"Just emails like the one she sent celebrating a Democrat victory in a special election, calling on the FEC to save the day – overtly political, nothing to do with her job. We'll just settle for those," Gowdy added.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: contemptofcongress; gowdy; gregrichter; impeachnow; irs; irsteapartyscandal; lernercontempt; loislerner; southcarolina; treygowdy
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To: upchuck

S.C. PING!


21 posted on 03/26/2014 6:13:29 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
Concerning Lerner's questioning, Gowdy’s quote was classic, “I've been ask harder questions in the drive thru at Bojangles. His comment brought tears to my eyes.
22 posted on 03/26/2014 6:13:42 PM PDT by parthian shot
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To: himno hero
What ever happened to the concept of public servants and associated responsibilities?


23 posted on 03/26/2014 6:14:40 PM PDT by bkopto (Free men are not equal. Equal men are not free.)
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To: parthian shot

That was great, Gowdy knows how to cut to the quick!


24 posted on 03/26/2014 6:15:23 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

Lets...Get...On...With...It...Like tomorrow.


25 posted on 03/26/2014 6:16:25 PM PDT by jazusamo ([Obama] A Truly Great Phony -- Thomas Sowell http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3058949/posts)
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To: bkopto

Come to think of it he does seem very well suited for the role of Attorney General.


26 posted on 03/26/2014 6:16:35 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
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To: smoothsailing

it was just suggested that Gowdy would make a great e AG.

I think Im gonna second that motion


27 posted on 03/26/2014 6:17:33 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
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To: smoothsailing

“SOON” is a four letter word. Just DO IT!! Do you expect her to RSVP? You’re NOT going to scare her into singing like a canary. She has seen Hillary get away with the “What difference does it make” disrespect with no consequence whatsoever. Lerner does not think you guys have the nerve or the resolve to bring that judicial hammer down, and frankly, I’m not holding my breath either.


28 posted on 03/26/2014 6:17:53 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: jazusamo

If Gowdy was running the show it would probably have already been done.


29 posted on 03/26/2014 6:18:02 PM PDT by jazusamo ([Obama] A Truly Great Phony -- Thomas Sowell http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3058949/posts)
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To: smoothsailing

Well said!


30 posted on 03/26/2014 6:22:52 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: jazusamo

Hearing it from Gowdy makes me think it indeed will happen.
He’s one of the few I can say that about, that’s for sure.


31 posted on 03/26/2014 6:24:12 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: Yosemitest

HA!THANKS! B^)


32 posted on 03/26/2014 6:25:53 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

not holding my breath.


33 posted on 03/26/2014 6:27:04 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: smoothsailing

I really really like this guy - and would support him for any office.


34 posted on 03/26/2014 6:27:31 PM PDT by Aria ( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coup d'etats.)
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To: smoothsailing

Tonight the FBI should be ordered by Congress to arrest this bietch immediately. After arrest waterboard the bietch and she will squeal like a pig. Contempt is too civil. Treat her like she treated the taxpayers with contempt.


35 posted on 03/26/2014 6:30:48 PM PDT by hondact200 (Candor dat viribos alas (sincerity gives wings to strength) and Nil desperandum (never despair))
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To: smoothsailing

Just threaten to dump her off on a street in Louisville. ;-)


36 posted on 03/26/2014 6:31:48 PM PDT by Average Al
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To: smoothsailing

Hope he can be trusted. But is he serious about this or just acting the part of the “GOP hard ass” to keep the base in line?


37 posted on 03/26/2014 6:32:22 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart (I)
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To: smoothsailing
Trey Gowdy: IRS' Lerner to be Held in Contempt of Congress Soon

I think she should be held in contempt. My question is, however, didn't Holder get a contempt citation too? Did it hurt him at all? I don't think Lerner is exactly shaking in her boots. I just think it will be business as usual, unfortunately.

38 posted on 03/26/2014 6:35:14 PM PDT by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Wow what is Keith Richards doing there?


39 posted on 03/26/2014 6:35:58 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: ronnie raygun

Unfortunately it won’t happen with the holder as AG and the DOJ under soetoro. Impeachment is the only option.


40 posted on 03/26/2014 6:38:44 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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