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applegrove

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Mon Jun 24, 2013, 10:20 PM Jun 2013

"New IRS chief: ‘Progressive,’ ‘Occupy’ groups also targeted"

New IRS chief: ‘Progressive,’ ‘Occupy’ groups also targeted

by Alan Fram at the Associated Press

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/56505113-68/irs-groups-lists-screening.html.csp

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An internal IRS document obtained by The Associated Press said that besides "tea party," lists used by screeners to pick groups for close examination also included the terms "Israel," "Progressive" and "Occupy." The document said an investigation into why specific terms were included was still underway.

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"New IRS chief: ‘Progressive,’ ‘Occupy’ groups also targeted" (Original Post) applegrove Jun 2013 OP
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