The IG letter states that there are at least two groups of specialists within the IRS that used the BOLOs.

The American people shouldn't be afraid of the IRS.

Citizens United caused the IRS to be flooded with applications from groups seeking 501(c)(4) status.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 475, a bill to update the excise tax on vaccines against seasonal influenza. Year after year, the flu poses a threat to millions of Americans, causing…

Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Gerlach, and thanks to our very capable staffers for having assembled parts of the argument here, and point out that in the Senate, this was done by unanimous consent. That's an important consideration. I yield…

But any attempt to label programs that are designed to promote economic opportunity or help struggling Americans as 'welfare' doesn't move us toward that goal.

I believe they want to work. They want to set an example for their kids and do right by their kids.

What I think we need to be focused on is a very specific conversation about how to make those programs under our jurisdiction... actually move more people with existing resources from welfare to work.

We are not where we need to be, but that is one topic that we will continue to push pretty aggressively.

These reports, including today's testimony, of targeting by the IRS of organizations based on their political views, religion, or opposition to the Administration's policies is certainly unacceptable.

Let me be on record as saying those names should be disclosed.