Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter today to Steven T. Miller, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) demanding the agency comply with any Congressional investigation and provide any relevant information. The letter was sent on the heels of recent reports the IRS has targeted groups opposed to President Obama’s policy agenda. 

The letter states, “Suppressing opposing views by holding tax-exempt groups hostage is a tactic worthy of a lesser nation. My constituents in East Alabama exercise their First Amendment right to free speech by supporting groups that share their views.  They and all Americans deserve a full explanation of the actions taken by the IRS.” 

“I am outraged the IRS specifically targeted tea party groups based solely on their political affiliation. If proven, this is an attempt to suppress free speech and a blatant abuse of power. I will continue to demand for an investigation to determine who ordered it, what happened and how far up the chain it goes,” Rogers said.

Rogers serves as Chairman of the Strategic Forces subcommittee on the Armed Services Committee and is a senior member of the Homeland Security and Agriculture committees. 

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