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Congressman Worries About 'Chilling Effect' of Scandal -- On IRS!

3:26 PM, May 22, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings warned that the IRS scandal might result in a "chilling effect" on the IRS

"Let me tell you what I'm really concerned about in addition to all the other things that I've said," said Cummings. "I'm concerned that all of this may have a chilling effect on employees where they say you know, when normally we would look at certain criteria fairly, not targeting anyone but say uh-oh, I'm worried because I'd better let this go."

 

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