1. Who has the IRS been targeting for extra scrutiny, according to a soon to be released report by the Inspector General for Tax Administration? Be specific.

2. a) How did the head of the IRS's tax exempt division respond to the report?
b) Who did Ms. Lerner blame for the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS?

3. a) When were IRS officials informed about the targeting of conservatives?
b) When did the IG begin an investigation into the wrongdoing? Why did they do so?

4. In addition to targeting conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny, what did agents ask some of the groups do to, which is a violation of IRS policy?

5. What do Tea Party leaders and Republicans want the Obama administration to do about this wrongdoing?

6. How has the White House responded to the report?

7. a) Why doesn't Republican Sen. Susan Collins believe the activity was limited to "a couple of rogue IRS employees"?
b) Do you agree with Sen. Collins' assertion? Explain your answer.

8. What do you think about each of the following statements made by Sen. Collins during an interview:
"This is truly outrageous and it contributes to the profound distrust that the American people have in government."
"It is absolutely chilling that the IRS was singling out conservative groups for extra review."
"And I think that it's very disappointing that the president hasn't personally condemned this."

9. Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers said in an interview on Sunday: "The conclusion that the IRS came to is that they did have agents who were engaged in intimidation of political groups. I don't care if you're a conservative, a liberal, a Democrat or a Republican, this should send a chill up your spine. It needs to have a full investigation." Do you agree with Rep. Rogers? Explain your answer.