The group, which many Democrats complained wasn't entitled to 501(c)(4) status because it engaged in too much campaign activity, has said it applied for the tax-exempt qualification in 2010.

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"During President Obama's speech on the status of health care reform, some members of Congress engaged in a public display of disrespect, " he said.

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And I do think that there should be a pathway for legal status for those who are living in this country, are not engaged in criminal activity, are here simply to work.

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According to the report by the agency's inspector general released Tuesday, the IRS developed and followed a faulty policy to determine whether the applicants were engaged in political activities, which would disqualify the groups from receiving tax-exempt status.

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After quickly dismissing a question regarding the health and status of key defenseman Marc Staal, by saying there was no update regarding his eye injury, Tortorella became engaged when asked about rising star Derek Stepan.

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