Lawmakers Ask Attorney General to Review Lois Lerner Case
Two House Republicans have asked the Attorney General to take a fresh look at Lois Lerner and her involvement in the IRS targeting scandal.
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White House Lifts Hiring Freeze
The White House has lifted the federal hiring freeze, but it also announced a long term plan to reduce the overall size of the federal workforce.
Tax Preparer Went Gambling Instead of Sending the IRS Her Clients’ Tax Payments
A Mississippi tax preparer has pleaded guilty to taking her customers’ payments intended for the IRS and spending them in local casinos.
Average 2017 Tax Refund: $2,878
Are you getting a tax refund this year? Here is how it compares to the national average.
VA Appeals Backlog: Will Reform Plans Work?
GAO reviews plans by the VA to fix a large backlog of veterans appeals for disability compensation. GAO is skeptical the reforms will work without more efforts.
Two Former Postal Employees Sentenced to Prison for Workers’ Comp Fraud
Two former Postal employees were recently sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining federal worker’s compensation benefits.
More Lawmakers Call for IRS Commissioner to Be Fired
A second group of lawmakers are asking President Trump to fire IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
What are the Worst Cities for Dog Attacks on Postal Employees?
The Postal Service has released its annual ranking of the worst cities for dog attacks against Postal employees in 2016.
Republicans Call for Ousting of IRS Commissioner
A group of House Republicans sent a letter to President Trump calling for the removal of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
Trump Donates His First Quarter Salary to National Park Service
President Trump has chosen to donate first quarter salary to a federal agency.
