Republican sounds alarm on ‘militarization’
of IRS after it spent $10M on weapons,
gear since 2020
Posted By: Mizz Fixxit, 7/25/2023 11:57:44 AM
A House Republican is demanding a full accounting of weapons and tactical gear owned by the Internal Revenue Service, citing her "growing concern" over reports that the tax agency has spent nearly $10 million over the last three years on these items. "I write to you today to express my concerns regarding the increased rate of weapon purchases by the Internal Revenue Service," Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., wrote in a Tuesday letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel.
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Republican sounds alarm on ‘militarization’
of IRS after it spent $10M on weapons,
gear since 2020 10 replies
of IRS after it spent $10M on weapons,
gear since 2020 10 replies
A House Republican is demanding a full accounting of weapons and tactical gear owned by the Internal Revenue Service, citing her "growing concern" over reports that the tax agency has spent nearly $10 million over the last three years on these items. "I write to you today to express my concerns regarding the increased rate of weapon purchases by the Internal Revenue Service," Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., wrote in a Tuesday letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel.
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Sen. McConnell says he plans to serve
his full term as leader despite questions
about his health 20 replies
his full term as leader despite questions
about his health 20 replies
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