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Peter Roskam: the IRS has used a law that is meant to catch drug runners and terrorists, and instead they have used it to punish…

On the recordMay 24, 2016
the IRS has used a law that is meant to catch drug runners and terrorists, and instead they have used it to punish farmers and small-business owners.
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Peter Roskam
Republican · Illinois

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Roskam criticizes the IRS for misusing asset forfeiture laws against small businesses.

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