Let me respond to the taxpayers bill of rights. It is my understanding, with regard to Senator Glenn's concerns, that the Finance Committee chairman has agreed to move, in a future appropriate tax bill, Senator Glenn's amendment to impose criminal penalties for the unauthorized browsing of confidential taxpayer information by IRS employees. I believe that is the assurance that he wanted. That is my understanding, and I feel sure that would be lived up to.
Trent Lott: “Let me respond to the taxpayers bill of rights. It is my understanding, with regard to Senator Glenn's concerns, that…”
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Addressing concerns about taxpayer rights and IRS employee conduct.
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