IRS "targeted" liberal groups as well

[Ombudsman]

Washington (CNN) -- The Internal Revenue Service targeted liberal groups as well as conservatives seeking tax-exempt status, a Democratic congressman charged on Monday after the agency acknowledged the inappropriate practice continued until last month.
Rep. Sander Levin said the term "progressives" was included on IRS screening lists of applicants for tax-exempt status made available to Congress on Monday.
It was the first confirmation that the "Be on the Lookout" or BOLO lists used criteria targeting liberal groups after an inspector general's report made public last month said the IRS had used words such as "tea party" to determine possible extra scrutiny.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/24/politics/ ... ?hpt=hp_t2

[Bungalow Bill]

I'm sure Issa wil be on top of this before you can say grand theft auto.

[Dryer Vent]

Excuse me for my naivete, but isn't that THEIR JOB????

Why say "target" when the term should be "investigate everyone who applies to make sure they aren't violating IRS regulations?"

[Ombudsman]

Precisely why I put that word in quotes. Imagine a private club calling themselves, "The Gang of Terrorists" who were then upset that law enforcement paid them special attention. Asking them to clarify their mission to assure they are adhering to the law is not harassment.