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Pat Ryan: The apology that ought to be given is to the American taxpayer, not to a government agency that is abusing its power.

On the recordJune 19, 2014
The apology that ought to be given is to the American taxpayer, not to a government agency that is abusing its power.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan criticizes the IRS for misleading Congress and failing to provide information.

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