IRS Replaces Official in Tea Party Controversy
The IRS acting commissioner replaced the supervisor over agents who targeted tea party groups. Lois Lerner was placed on paid administrative leave after defying a congressional hearing and invoking self incrimination. Ken Corbin named acting director of the exempt organizations division. Danny Werfel noted internal leadership changes.
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Iowa
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IRS
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IIRS
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Werfel
Grassley
Barack Obama
Steven Miller
White House
Joseph Grant
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Grant
Agency
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Bridge collapses on I five north of Seattle in Washington
A four lane Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle collapsed around 7 p.m. causing vehicles to drop into shallow water. Authorities said there was no immediate count of injured or missing. Governor Inslee planned to reach the site as rescuers worked with boats and ambulances on scene.
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Clibborn
Transportation Committee
State House
Washington State
American Society of Civil Engineers
Rick Land
THE
Seattle Times
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