Bipartisanship Rings Out on Capitol Hill and the White House Over IRS Scandal
Democrats and Republicans in Congress released a series of strongly-worded statements Monday, calling for all those involved to be held accountable. And Democrats are not wasting any time defending the IRS’s actions.
“I am very concerned about allegations the IRS targeted certain groups seeking tax-exempt status on political grounds, including a Virginia-based organization,” Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said in a statement.”There’s no excuse for ideological discrimination in our system. The Administration should take swift action to get to the bottom of this to ensure those responsible for misconduct are held accountable.”
During a press conference Monday morning President Barack Obama told reporters that he first learned of the scandal on Friday when he saw media reports. And while he emphasized the IRS is an independent agency, he simultaneously admonished the agency’s behavior.
“It is contrary to our traditions. People have to be held accountable, and it needs to be fixed,” Obama said. “I have got no patience with it. I will not tolerate this.”