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James Traficant: “the IRS has finally confessed. A spokesman admitted, and I quote: ``IRS seizure practices are unfair.'' He further said…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 1998
the IRS has finally confessed. A spokesman admitted, and I quote: ``IRS seizure practices are unfair.'' He further said that the IRS is now starting a new program. Check this out: Under this new program, the IRS district director must approve all seizures. Unbelievable. The IRS district director is now the sole judge, jury and executioner of our property. Beam me up. I now know why the IRS actually could look in the mirror and believe they are consumer friendly. Mr. Speaker, they believe all taxpayers are nothing more than a bunch of masochists. Support my legislation that will require judicial consent and approval before the IRS can grab our assets. I yield back the balance of any money we have left.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Discussing IRS seizure practices and advocating for legislation requiring judicial consent.

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