"Listening to the nightly news, this appears to be just the latest example of a culture of cover-ups and political intimidation in this administration. It seems like the truth is hidden from the American people just long enough to make it through an election." - Republican Dave Camp, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, speaking about the IRS scandal and two other issues plaguing the White House.

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"If this hearing becomes essentially a bootstrap to continue the campaign of 2012 and to prepare for 2014, we will be making a very, very serious mistake." Democratic Rep. Sander Levin speaking during the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the IRS scandal..

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"Everybody seemed pretty calm. Everybody was thankful they didn't get seriously hurt. They were anxious to get home to their families."- Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett after two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital.