Gerald Seib
Washington Bureau Chief and Columnist, Wall Street Journal
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Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal and author of the Capital Journal column. Follow my writings, posts and appearnces at t.co/mWatcCEX.
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Lerner: IRS monitors 1.6 million tax-exempt groups, processes 60,000 applications for exemption yearly. on.wsj.com/194lqRb via @WSJ
IRS’s Lerner Testimony: ‘I Did Not Break Any Laws’
blogs.wsj.com — Lois Lerner, the director of tax-exempt organizations at the IRS, cited her constitutional right against self-incrimination and said she would not testify. "I have not done anything wrong," she said in her opening statement. "I did not break any laws. I did not violate any IRS rules or regulations."
What we're reading at Seib & Wessel: America not moving so much, Spain's sinking subs, Apple's tax ripple effects. on.wsj.com/183lguo
New Quinnipiac poll: Quinn at 25% in mayor's race, newest candidate Weiner at 15%.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and…
New Boston mystery: Man connected to marathon bombers shot and killed in altercation with FBI. on.wsj.com/12MkWLP via @WSJ
Man Connected to Boston Bombing Suspects Killed in Standoff
online.wsj.com — An Orlando, Fla., man whom U.S. law enforcement questioned as an associate of the Boston bombing suspects was shot and killed after he tried to attack an FBI agent, according to a law-enforcement official.
Rafsanjani blocked from running for Iranian presidency; Only 8 of 686 who wanted to run are being allowed. bbc.in/12s26YR
Rafsanjani and Mashaei barred from Iran presidency poll
bbc.co.uk — Two prominent figures in Iran have been barred from standing as candidates in next month's presidential election. Ex-President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, a close ally of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, had been excluded by the Guardian Council, state TV reported.
Will controversy combined with budget/staffing cuts push down IRS audits? on.mktw.net/12smyZE via @MarketWatch
Why IRS scandal is good for tax cheats
marketwatch.com — As lawmakers and government officials probe the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups, tax cheats may be smiling. Stephen VanHorn / Shutterstock.com In addition to facing multiple congressional hearings and a change in leadership, thanks to budget cuts, the IRS is also about to begin furloughing employees.
Tornado deaths in last 3 years: 70 in 2012, 553 in 2011, 45 in 2010. spc.noaa.gov/climo/torn/STA…
What we're reading at Seib & Wessel: Roots of Obama'swoes, U.S.-China power struggle, Venezulean toilet paper. on.wsj.com/13EqFRL
Timeline clearer: IRS briefed Treasury last month on its problem, plans for apology. on.wsj.com/10JyeJd via @WSJ
Treasury Knew IRS Was Planning Apology
online.wsj.com — White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and other senior Obama administration officials were told about a forthcoming report on the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups, widening the list of people in the White House who knew about the audit ahead of its release, the White House spokesman said.
Assad's new push shows he's trying to improve his strategic position before U.S-Russian talks next month. on.wsj.com/10IBqES via @WSJ
Gains by Syrian Army, Hezbollah Renew Pressure on U.S.
online.wsj.com — Syrian government forces pushed deeper into a strategic opposition-held town near the Lebanese border, battling rebels in fierce street fighting, state media reported.Sign up to discover more journalists who cover Business and Finance, Opinion and Editorial, Politics, Metro D.C. and more.
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