The IRS should never be used as a political tool, but it also does have an obligation to see that groups are not abusing the tax code and engaging in improper political activity.
On the recordJune 27, 2018
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Whitehouse emphasizes the IRS's role in preventing misuse of tax-exempt organizations for political purposes.
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