John Thune actually said...

I'm much more comfortable with the type of approach that is incentive-based, uses the carrot, rather than the stick.

Thune prefers incentive-based approaches over punitive measures in legislation.

12/14/2009

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I am deeply concerned that the IRS has made more IRA funds committed to promoting the administration's radical energy agenda than for improv...

equally focused on improving taxpayer services and improving the IRS's capacity to unpack complex returns.

I am working with Senator Grassley on an IRS Funding Accountability Act, which hopefully will bring some transparency and accountability.

only 4 percent, $3.2 billion of the overall funds, go toward taxpayer service.