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Republican Unveils Bill Criminalizing Political Bias At IRS
Republican Unveils Bill Criminalizing Political Bias At IRS
Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) will introduce legislation Monday to make it a crime for an IRS employee to target individuals or groups on the basis of politics, his office said.
The bill would make such conduct punishable by up to $5,000 and five years in prison, or both.
“Americans of all political beliefs have been rightly outraged by the revelation of the IRS’ efforts to target certain political organizations," Turner said in a statement. "The fact that this could occur with little to no corrective action against those who seek to silence their fellow citizens is unacceptable. That’s why I’m taking immediate action and introducing this bill."
"Americans should not have to wonder if their government is actively looking to subvert them or their political views. We live in a nation where respect for differing beliefs and a vibrant political discourse play an important role in shaping our government. This is about protecting the rights of all Americans, and their ability to freely express their political thoughts."
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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/gop-rep-to-unveil-bill-criminalizing-political-bias
Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) will introduce legislation Monday to make it a crime for an IRS employee to target individuals or groups on the basis of politics, his office said.
The bill would make such conduct punishable by up to $5,000 and five years in prison, or both.
“Americans of all political beliefs have been rightly outraged by the revelation of the IRS’ efforts to target certain political organizations," Turner said in a statement. "The fact that this could occur with little to no corrective action against those who seek to silence their fellow citizens is unacceptable. That’s why I’m taking immediate action and introducing this bill."
"Americans should not have to wonder if their government is actively looking to subvert them or their political views. We live in a nation where respect for differing beliefs and a vibrant political discourse play an important role in shaping our government. This is about protecting the rights of all Americans, and their ability to freely express their political thoughts."
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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/gop-rep-to-unveil-bill-criminalizing-political-bias
Does this mean Doug Shulman needs to lawyer up? Time to quote Howard Dean: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022790812
The head of the IRS is a Bush appointee
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022836081
On edit, Republicans doth protest too loudly.
IRS trolling Tea Party and conservatives was wrong, but these political groups invited IRS scrutiny
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022836332
Was the IRS targeting political organizations, or not? Republicans can't have it both ways
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022836622