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Since then-IRS official Lois Lerner first revealed in 2013 that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative organizations for their political views, the American people have sought justice in the matter. President Obama appointed John Koskinen as IRS commissioner to clean up the agency and help Congress get to the bottom of the targeting scandal.
"While today's vote to censure IRS Commissioner John Koskinen was a good step, we must truly hold him accountable for his breach of duties related to the IRS targeting of Americans' First Amendment rights. Congress must impeach Mr. Koskinen – the American people deserve nothing less."
"The Freedom Caucus applauds the passage of H.R. 5053, which will safeguard Americans' First Amendment right to free speech, without risk of government retaliation.
"We are pleased to welcome Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-8) into the House Freedom Caucus. Rep. Davidson is a principled conservative who loves his country and is committed to reforming Washington to make it accountable to the American people. With a background in small business and service to his nation as an Army Ranger, Rep.
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Civil servants like Mr. Koskinen have historically been held to a higher standard than private citizens because they have fiduciary obligations to the public. Under Mr. Koskinen's leadership, the IRS has breached these basic fiduciary responsibilities.
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