DOJ lets Lois Lerner off the hook

By Washington Examiner

Published October 24, 2015 4:01am ET

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DOJ lets Lois Lerner off the hook — "After stating that their investigation confirms that Tea Party and conservative groups were improperly targeted," IssaÂ noted, "they dismiss it merely as a byproduct of gross mismanagement and incompetence -- ignoring volumes of evidence in the public record and efforts to obstruct legitimate inquiries." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

If it’s Friday it must be time for the Obama administration to announce a shabby decision to news media keen to turn their attention away from government affairs and toward football and other rewards of a relaxing weekend.

The Justice Department announced this Friday that it will not pursue charges against former IRS manager Lois Lerner or any other IRS official for targeting conservatives who applied to set up small non-profit groups.

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