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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 18: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden speaks about gun control during a press conference at the White House June 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. Vice President Biden released new guidelines for schools and churches on how to work with first responders and other community partners to plan and prepare for emergencies such as active shooter situations, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
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Last month only 37% of the public thought that the IRS controversy led to the White House, with 55% saying that agency officials acted on their own without direct orders from Washington. Now the number who say the White House directed that IRS program has increased 10 points, to 47%, virtually the same as the 49% who believe the IRS agents acted on their own.
Last month only 37% of the public thought that the IRS controversy led to the White House, with 55% saying that agency officials acted on their own without direct orders from Washington. Now the number who say the White House directed that IRS program has increased 10 points, to 47%, virtually the same as the 49% who believe the IRS agents acted on their own.
To be clear, I am not suggesting that IRS employees in Washington, D.C. played no role in these activities ... These facts are a far cry from accusations of a conspiracy orchestrated by the White House to target the President's political enemies.More quotes »
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