IRS’s Lerner Waived Right to Silence, House Panel Votes
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A House panel determined that Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner waived her right against self-incrimination by making a statement professing innocence before refusing to answer questions.
The Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted 22-17 today. The committee’s action sets up a confrontation with Lerner that may land in federal court if she still refuses to respond to questions about her role in applying tougher scrutiny to Tea Party groups seeking tax-exempt status.