Timeline of the IRS Targeting Scandal

America’s least favorite agency began scrutinizing groups applying for non-profit status using politically biased criteria in March of 2010. This timeline looks at activities by officials, agencies, and outside groups involved in the scandal.

2008-04-29 13:11:08

Rep. Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Representative Van Hollen asks Lois Lerner to investigate Freedom’s Watch.

2009-02-03 04:25:50

FEC

FEC asks IRS for information on tax-exempt applications

2009-05-13 04:25:50

Obama Jokes About Having IRS Audit Enemies

President Barack Obama jokes about having the IRS audit enemies at an Arizona State University commencement speech.

2010-01-21 04:25:50

Citizens United

The Supreme Court rules in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

2010-01-21 04:25:50

Grayson Compares Citizens United to Dred Scott Decision

In an interview with Mother Jones, Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) labels the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision “the worst Supreme Court decision since the Dred Scott case.

2010-01-23 04:25:50

Obama Blasts Citizens United Decision in Weekly Radio Address

In his weekly radio address, President Obama harshly criticizes the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United.

2010-01-26 15:26:05

Media Matters

Media Matters founder David Brock explains how it will use disclosure information to its political advantage

2010-01-27 15:26:05

President Obama

Obama criticizes the Supreme Court for its ruling in Citizens United

2010-02-11 15:26:05

Disclose Act

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announces his intention to introduce a proposal known as the DISCLOSE Act

2010-02-18 04:25:50

IRS Announces Greater Scrutiny of Tax-Exempts at Conference

IRS Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner and IRS official Nikole Flax speak at the 46th Annual Washington Non-Profit Legal & Tax Conference in Washington, D.C., where Flax announces the Agency’s new program to scrutinize applicants for tax-exempt status.

Timeline of the IRS Targeting Scandal

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