In Recorded Phone Conversation, IRS Agent Told Pro-Life Group It Must Keep Its Religious Beliefs to Itself, "Respect" Other People's Opinions on Abortion

From Ace of Spades:

AD indicates Joseph received a call from IRS Exempt Organization Specialist Sherry Wan in March 2012. Wan told her that, in order to obtain a tax exemption, “You cannot force your religion or force your beliefs on somebody else…. You have to know your boundaries. You have to know your limits. You have to respect other people’s beliefs.” 

“The IRS has approved applications for tax exemption for pro-abortion groups such as Planned Parenthood and Life and Liberty for Women,” ADF said.

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Even with all the information coming out recently about the IRS transforming into a Fascist Brownshirt type organization, it looks as if they will not backing down, but instead, expanding their power.

IRS Purchasing Spy Equipment; Hidden Cameras in Coffee Trays, Plants, Clock Radios

The IRS, currently in the midst of scandals involving the targeting of conservative groups and lavish taxpayer-funded conferences, is ordering surveillance equipment that includes hidden cameras in coffee trays, plants and clock radios. 

The IRS wants to secure the surveillance equipment quickly – it posted a solicitation on June 6 and is looking to close the deal by Monday, June 10.  The agency already has a company lined up for the order but is not commenting on the details. 

“The Internal Revenue Service intends to award a Purchase Order to an undisclosed Corporation,” reads the solicitation. 

“The following descriptions are vague due to the use and nature of the items,” it says.
“If you feel that you can provide the following equipment, please respond to this email no later than 4 days after the solicitation date,” the IRS said. 

Among the items the agency will purchase are four “Covert Coffee tray(s) with Camera concealment,” and four “Remote surveillance system(s)” with “Built-in DVD Burner and 2 Internal HDDs, cameras.”

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