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Congress and IRS clash over power and policy
In Washington the constitution is invoked more than read as lawmakers wrestle over IRS oversight and funding. House Republicans push probes into the agency, while long-running investigations found no improper targeting of conservatives. The piece notes congressional limits and the First Amendment backdrop.
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House Committee On Oversight and Government Reform
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Barack Obama
Lawrence County Tax Outreach Program Thanks County Leaders
The 2013 Lawrence County Tax Outreach Program raised about $518,000, a 66 percent rise from 2012, with 21 boroughs and townships visited. The letter thanks township supervisors, borough mayors, council members and tax collectors for aiding outreach and serving taxpayers.
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Satire to reality as casino funding moves ahead
A columnist notes satire becoming real as Lawrence County seeks a 50 million casino bond backed by future profits while Austintown receives 60 million in low interest financing from the Western Reserve Port Authority. The piece questions casino economics, competition, and potential local drain on funds with ongoing Mahoning Township plans awaiting Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board review. Penn National Gaming enters as a partner in Lawrence County, prompting self competition concerns.
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Western Reserve Port Authority
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Washington
Erie
Cleveland
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Penn National Gaming
Penn National
IRS Audit Shows $4.1 Million Training Conference Questioned
The Treasury inspector general criticized the IRS for a $4.1 million training conference, noting $36,000 spent by 25 employees for site scouting and $135,350 for outside speakers. Details on hotel upgrades and freebies sparked concerns about wasteful spending as Commissioner Werfel pledges reforms after other agency scandals.
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J. Russell George
Treasury Inspector General
Tax Administration
Internal Revenue Service
George
IRS
Anaheim
Barack Obama
Danny Werfel
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