Former IRS official called GOP ‘crazies’ in email

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former IRS official at the heart of the agency’s tea party controversy called Republicans “crazies” and more in newly released emails.

Lois Lerner used to head the IRS division that handles applications for tax-exempt status. In a series of emails with a colleague in November 2012, Lerner made two disparaging remarks about members of the GOP, including one remark that was profane.

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