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Veronica Escobar: “Spending on the IRS has decreased, obviously in this…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Congresswoman Escobar questions OMB Director Russell Vought during House Budget Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 01:37

And the Budget Lab has a great report that I'd like to unanimous consent to enter into record. Thank you, Chairman. And it's ENTLED A weakened IRS has substantial consequences. So Spending on the IRS has decreased, obviously in this administration. And what perplexes me is that the IRS actually has a return on investment. When we invest in the irs, we're able to invest in fighting tax fraud and we're able to bring in revenue. (01:37–01:43)

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Asserts that IRS spending has decreased under the current administration.

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