Acting IRS head apologizes, blames 'foolish mistakes' for targeting of conservative groups

NBC News ^ | 5/17/13 | Michael O'Brien

[Libloather]

The outgoing head of the IRS disputed Republicans’ suspicions that the tax-collecting agency’s targeting of conservatives was motivated by partisanship at the first congressional hearing on the scandal.

**SNIP**

“I do not believe that partisanship motivated the practices of the people described in the IG report,” Miller said. “I think that what happened here was that foolish mistakes were made by people who were trying to be efficient in their work.”

GOP lawmakers also repeatedly sought to ferret out any information as to whether Miller had talked with White House officials about the targeting of conservatives, or – more ominously – had shared confidential tax information with the administration. (The implication of that line of questioning involved last year’s presidential election, when Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s own tax practices became an issue in the election.)

[Gaffer]

I agree.. this goes on up to Geitner at a minimum, Obama in the ultimate. He knew.

[OrioleFan]

“Foolish mistakes.” “Bad customer service.”

Result: The person responsible (Ms. Lerner) is given a bonus and a promotion; she’s now leader of the Gestapo who will enforce ObamaCare.

[Travis McGee]

It's always those darned Rogue Agents, trying to make our Dear Leader look bad!

[Chuzzlewit]

yep.. I made a “foolish mistake” yesterday and took a left turn instead of a right turn, while driving to work.. Yep, it’s that kind of mistake.

[Democrat_media]

Thanks

[onyx]

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