In a December 6, 2007 letter to the Committee, we explained that the Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the General Services Administration, has already established a contingency contracting corps to provide a ready reserve of contracting officials for emergency situations.

WHITEHOUSE: Testimony of Paul A. Denett

The IRS comments came as the Treasury Department inspector general for tax administration is nearing completion of a report on the matter.

WSJ: IRS Apologizes for Scrutiny of Conservative Groups

It is part of the Treasury Department's general fund and has been since the Johnson administration.

FORBES: Magazine Article

The Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration is expected to release the results of a nearly yearlong investigation in the coming week.

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