2013 Highlights: IRS scandal

As the end of 2013 approaches, the Washington Examiner is taking a look back at the biggest stories and issues of the year. Today, it’s the Internal Revenue Service scandal.

In May, it was revealed the IRS had targeted political groups applying for tax-exempt status for closer inspection based on the names or general themes of the groups. A report revealed that Lois Lerner, the Director of the IRS Exempt Organizations division, was made aware of the targeting in 2011. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform took aim at the IRS with a barrage of hearings, while the White House sought to assure the public they weren’t a part of the targeting.