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Cincinnati Agent Giving Orders In IRS Scandal?

Was the IRS scandal done at the hands of a small group of Cincinnati employees working together? During Friday’s congressional hearing, that appeared to be the theme. Now, that explanation just became less likely.

Top IRS Official to Take the Fifth

A top IRS official in the division that reviews nonprofit groups will invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions before a House committee investigating the agency’s improper screening of conservative nonprofit groups.

IRS vs. Congress

Tempers flared in a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing Wednesday, with members on both sides of the aisle castigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative groups with special scrutiny, and then hiding the practice from Congress.

Heads Won’t Roll at the IRS

Lawmakers pressing for more heads to roll at the Internal Revenue Service are going to be disappointed.

IRS Misses Filing Deadline

The IRS missed a deadline given to it by the House Ways and Means Committee to provide information about the agency’s targeting of conservative groups.

FEMA Uses ‘Waffle House Index’ To Take Stock of Oklahoma Tornado Disaster

When FEMA arrives at the scene of a disaster-hit area, one of the first places it turns to is the local Waffle House – and not just for its officials to grab a quick bite.

Conservative Group Sues IRS

The conservative Houston-based True the Vote filed suit against the Internal Revenue Service in federal Washington, D.C. court Tuesday, requesting the court grant the organization tax-exempt status and damages from IRS harassment.

Armed DHS Guards Protect IRS From Tea Party Protesters

At a Tea Party protest outside an IRS building in St. Louis yesterday there were no regular police – only armed Homeland Security guards.

Federal Government Consolidates Wireless Spending

The federal government moved on Wednesday to consolidate mobile phone service for its sprawling staffs, which could save as much as $300 million over five years, according to Dan Tangherlini, acting administrator of the General Services Administration.

Army Plans to Launch Reality TV Show

The Army is planning to launch a new reality TV program, “Starting Strong,” on June 2, aimed at recruiting 18- to 24-year-olds to enlist in the military.

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Fort Jackson Commander Facing Adultery Charges

The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation.

NOAA Still Planning to Furlough Forecasters

Congress isn’t rushing to stave off looming furloughs for federal weather forecasters.

DOJ Forcing Federal Employees to Publicly Affirm Homosexuality

Is the DOJ requiring federal workers to publicly embrace and affirm homosexuality?

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IRS Employee Used Federal Credit Card for Amazon Shopping Spree

An Internal Revenue Service worker allegedly used the plastic for a years-long Amazon.com shopping spree that netted her hundreds of items, including a chocolate fondue fountain; Bollywood movies; Pampers; Harlequin romance novels; Omaha Steaks; Apple Bottoms skinny jeans; mango body wash; and a Ginsu knife set.

Victims of Sex Assaults In Military Are Mostly Men

More military men than women are sexually abused in the ranks each year, a Pentagon survey shows, highlighting the underreporting of male-on-male assaults.