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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
I would encourage all of my colleagues--as well as anyone listening--it would be helpful to just maybe pick up the phone and call the Congressional Research Service...
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney urges colleagues to consult the Congressional Research Service regarding IRS authority.

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