New bill would boost penalties on IRS lawbreakers

Politico: In the wake of an admission by an IRS official that conservative groups had been targeted for additional scrutiny, Rep. Michael Turner will introduce legislation Monday that would increase the penalty for singling out ideological organizations —including the possibility of jail time.

Turner, a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said news about the IRS is an example of abuse of government power.

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