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Podcast: Federal Lawsuit Against the IRS

In an interview with CFIF, David French, Senior Counsel at the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), discusses the upcoming federal lawsuit on behalf of ACLJ's clients that were targeted by the IRS, why he believes an independent counsel needs to be appointed to investigate, and why it raises fear about the agency's role in enforcing ObamaCare.

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May 24, 2013 • 09:53 am

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