Treasury officials learned in June 2012 of IRS probe into tea groups
United States Treasury officials were informed in June 2012 that investigators were reviewing complaints from tea party groups alleging harassment by the IRS. Treasury inspector general J Russell George testified with ousted IRS head Steven Miller, who defended agency actions while apologizing for mistakes. Miller claimed no laws were broken and disputed any cover up, as lawmakers pressed for accountability during hearings.
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Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Obama Administration
J. Russell George
Treasury Inspector General
Tax Administration
IRS
Steven Miller
Miller
Sies
Mike Kelly
R-Pa
Treasury IG
Inspector General
Karen Kraushaar
George
Department of Treasury
Kraushaar
Treasury Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Death of Japanese chef after nightclub fight on Sylt
Miki Nozawa died of a brain hemorrhage after a brawl with two men who complained about his food at a Westerland nightclub on Sylt. Prosecutors seek autopsy results to confirm if the death was fight related or due to a medical condition. Local officials call the incident shocking as police increase presence during peak season.
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Berlin
Germany
Sylt
Miki Nozawa
North Sea Island
Westerland
Nozawa
Birth of anteater puzzles zoo staff in Connecticut
GREENWICH CONN An anteater was born at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center prompting staff to question the birth in April. The only male was removed in August to prevent infanticide leaving Ar mani and Alice in the enclosure. Director Marcella Leone cites possible delayed implantation for Archie’s birth.
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Greenwich
Conn
Connecticut
LEO Zoological Conservation Center
Archie
Alf
Armani
Alice
Marcella Leone
Conservation Center
Office Powerball pools amid record jackpot rules and risks
With a record 600 million Powerball prize, office pools spread for a shared $2 bet and daydream. Officials urge written rules, sign in sheets, and clear payout plans to avoid lawsuits and broken trust amid big jackpots and potential personal tickets.
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Lottery Association
Norm Lingle
South Dakota Lottery
Powerball Executive Committee
Leon Peck
Kristin Baldwin
Mike Barth
New York Lottery
Yolanda Vega
Tracy Sussman
John Katey
Gabrielle Mahar
John Hilton
Schenectady
N.Y
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Deserae Phillips
Pinckney School
Carsten Kerkamm
Associated Press
Zoo Staff
By Barbara Rodriguez
Linda Golden
Gettysburg
Quad Graphics
Golden
Indianapolis
Christina Shaw
New Jersey
Rubin Sinins
Furrs Oriental Rugs
OES
Omaoe
State Line RD
Leawood
Gates & Sons
Terrace and
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