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House GOP prioritizes end to ‘unnecessary’ federal programs, cutting $80B from IRS

The Republican-led House is looking at opportunities to eliminate duplicative federal agencies and programs, as well as defund the IRS.

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FILE - In this photo March 22, 2013 file photo, the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington. Lawmakers are increasingly looking at boosting the IRS to help pay for infrastructure improvements. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

House GOP leaders vow to undo $80B to rebuild IRS if party regains majority

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