Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of Tea Party
Steven Miller, acting IRS commissioner, told the House Ways and Means Committee that tougher scrutiny of Tea Party and other conservative groups seeking tax exemption resulted from a misguided effort to handle a flood of applications. He apologized for mistakes and poor service, while lawmakers called the episode an overreach and a culture of intimidation within the IRS. Miller and another top official are stepping down, but critics warn the issue reflects systemic problems in the agency.
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Obama budget cuts deficits by 1.1 trillion by 2023
President Obama's budget would trim federal deficits by 1.1 trillion over the coming decade using nearly six dollars in higher revenues for every one in reduced spending. The CBO says deficits fall from 669 billion this year to 399 billion in 2017, then rise, with Republicans criticizing the plan.
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Trains Collide Near Fairfield Injuring Dozens
About 249 passengers were aboard two Metro-North trains when they collided near Fairfield just outside Bridgeport during Friday evening rush hour. Authorities said roughly 49 people were injured, four seriously, with emergency crews on the scene and no fatalities reported. The incident described as a major derailment was confirmed by Bridgeport public safety spokesman Bill Kaempffer.
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Record Lotto Jackpot Inspires Office Pools
In workplaces across the nation Americans join colleagues to pool $2 for a Powerball ticket hoping to share a $600 million prize, the largest ever. Lottery officials stress rules and written details to avoid lawsuits and delayed payouts while noting the odds of winning are slim.
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