Mike Johnson: “I think one of the most important reforms that could be made would be…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015

I think one of the most important reforms that could be made would be to eliminate the profit motive that is inherent in civil forfeiture.

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Republican · Louisiana

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Johnson emphasizes the need to remove profit incentives from IRS asset seizures to prevent abuse.

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