Through, havent begun to rebuild that trust. You said that the work continues, the ongoing work continues. Isnt it true that our friends who draw the conclusion of innocence is likely premature, is that not correct . Are not sure whos i innocent youre worried about. I would like to note that the statistics we shared with this committee and happy to continue to work with you do not show that any donors were audited at a higher rate than people in the public generally. If they were it was a mistake but theres no evidence there was a systematic attempt. Its clear that the individuals and anecdotally theres no doubt about it, but the statistics will show that folks who donated to these groups were audited at a high rate. I want to get to a couple of specific questions. You said you learned about the crash of this hard drive in february of this year . I dont there was a potential problem in february. We did not know and i was not advised there had been a crush in may when her i. T. People d
Lerner destroyed her own computer . Can you rule that out . Theres no evidence that she did. If she had can you rule that out . You can never rule a something you dont know but at this point theyre so evidenced the evidence issue worked very hard to restore her email. Can you answer the questions about hard drive crashes for the other six in toys as well that were involved in the targeting . Similar situation. Can we make sure they were not intentionally we are investigating that right now. Will give you all of the information we are able to determine about Windows Computers crashed, whether in the nose were lost, whats been done with a hard drive should extent they are still available. They will be made available. [inaudible] thank you. Mr. Pascrell is recognized. Thank you, mr. Chairman. Let me give you 15, 20 seconds im over here. Spent you are behind the photographer. To answer one of the questions you were able to answer before, question, you wanted to correct the record. I starte
Representative dave camp of michigan chairs the committee. This portion of the hearing is 2. 5 hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning. The committee will come to order. Well, good morning. Over three years ago this committee started asking the irs, was a targeting conservatives for the belief . Wasnt asking groups inappropriate questions . Was it harassing conservative donors . The irs assured this committee and even testified before Congress Time and time again that no targeting was occurring. Then as we all recall one year ago when a signature new stuff, then head of exempt organizations at the irs lois lerner admitted to the American People that the irs targeted conservative organizations. The irs lied to congress and the American People. In fact, this committee has found theres ample evidence to
John kerry is in egypt, part of a weeklong trip to the middle the neweting with egyptian president. Secretary kerry is the highestranking u. S. Official to meet with the egyptian president since his inauguration. They talked about the situation in iraq and the future of egypt. Secretary kerry voice support for egypt and spoke of the need for the country to make economic and political reforms. Incoming House Majority leader, kevin mccarthy, was on fox news sunday. He replaces eric cantor at the end of july as House Majority leader. Here is some of what he said about his new role. I believe you can work with anybody. The challenge has been harry reid. There are more than 240 bills that have passed the house that have not been brought up inside the senate. Want to know the problem in washington . The senate has not moved anything. They never send something to the president s desk. How do you negotiate without a bill on the desk . We are going to the appropriations process right now. Offer