Ways and Means Republican has ‘real problem’ with IRS chief

Werfel’s review, released Monday, found that managerial issues at the agency helped spur the targeting of groups seeking tax-exempt status, and puts into place measures to streamline the application process.

{mosads}Congressional Democrats have also latched on to Werfel’s decision to suspend certain watch lists that he said were inappropriately scrutinizing applicants. Those lists included both liberal and conservative groups, according to information from the IRS that was released this week.

Werfel received praise from both sides of the aisle in his initial testimony before the House this month, but GOP lawmakers also made clear that his honeymoon would be short.