Will Lois Lerner Be Held in Contempt?

My article in the March 7, 2014 issue of FrontPage magazine: Will Lois Lerner Be Held in Contempt? By Matthew Vadum As the Obama administration’s coverup of former IRS official Lois Lerner’s wrongdoings moves into high gear, Democrats are doing everything they can to direct public attention away from the scandal and tamp down growing calls for the president’s impeachment. Lerner may soon be compelled to testify or be cited for contempt of Congress. After a hearing concluded Wednesday at which Lerner refused to answer questions, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) indicated that Republicans are growing tired of … Continue reading Will Lois Lerner Be Held in Contempt?

A President’s Enemies List?

My article from today’s Front Page Magazine: A President’s Enemies List? By Matthew Vadum President Obama’s use of the Internal Revenue Service to vex and harass his political opposition is yet more proof that he is far more interested in hunting down his domestic adversaries than Islamic terrorists. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said revelations the Obama IRS singled out conservative groups for special scrutiny ought to “send a chill” up Americans’ spines. The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee told Fox News that the tax-collection agency’s recently revealed strong-arming of political organizations “is as dangerous a problem the government can … Continue reading A President’s Enemies List?