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Acting IRS head apologizes, blames 'foolish mistakes' for targeting of conservative groups
NBC News ^ | 5/17/13 | Michael O'Brien

Posted on 05/18/2013 5:03:32 AM PDT by 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.)

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: conservative; groups; irs; mistakes
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To: livius

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


41 posted on 05/18/2013 6:35:36 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: Libloather

“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.


42 posted on 05/18/2013 6:51:53 AM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: rawcatslyentist
It's always those darned Rogue Agents, trying to make our Dear Leader look bad!


43 posted on 05/18/2013 7:05:46 AM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: OrioleFan

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.


44 posted on 05/18/2013 7:49:24 AM PDT by Chuzzlewit
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To: headstamp 2

Thanks


45 posted on 05/30/2013 3:44:18 PM PDT by Democrat_media (IRS rigged election for Obama and democrats by shutting down tea party)
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46 posted on 05/30/2013 3:50:25 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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