Analyst's note:  This is the only time I ever recall agreeing with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid when he called this situation with the IRS is "inexcusable."  We also understand The plot thickens: The IRS sent confidential information about conservatives to far-left Pro Publica, a far-left non profit organization, who has admitted that the IRS gave them personal and confidential tax information about conservatives.   Also note IRS official Lerner speedily approved exemption for Obama brother’s ‘charity’

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The IRS targeting of conservative groups is far broader than first reported, with nearly 500 organizations singled out for additional scrutiny, two lawmakers briefed by the agency say.

[....] Separate documents have indicated the program started as early as 2010.