Confusion erupts in IRS hearing after Lois Lerner tries to plead the 5th

Confusion erupts in IRS hearing after Lois Lerner tries to plead the 5th. “You don’t get to tell your side of the story and not be subjected to cross-examination. That’s not the way it works. She waived her right to Fifth Amendment privilege by issuing an opening statement, she ought to stand here and answer our questions.” Just a reminder: when you sign your tax return, it says any incorrect statement constitutes prejury even though you are nowhere near a court of law. Talk about one-sided.

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