IRS Commissioner: ‘This Appears To Be An Isolated Incident’

Scene of a plane crash in the 9400 block of Research Blvd., in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Joseph Andrew Stack, angry with the United States government and particularly the IRS decided to burn his ... Scene of a plane crash in the 9400 block of Research Blvd., in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Joseph Andrew Stack, angry with the United States government and particularly the IRS decided to burn his house down then take a small private plane and fly it into an Austin office building thereby committing suicide. (RODOLFO GONZALEZ/ Austin American-Statesman / PSG) (Newscom TagID: rsphotos018693) [Photo via Newscom] MORE LESS
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IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman released this statement on the plane crash in Austin today:

“Like most Americans, I am shocked by the tragic events that took place in Austin this morning. This incident is of deep concern to me. We are working with law-enforcement agencies to fully investigate the events that led up to this plane crash.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the dedicated employees of the IRS who work in the Austin building. We will immediately begin doing whatever we can to help them during this difficult time.

While this appears to be an isolated incident, the safety of our employees is my highest priority. We will continue to do whatever is needed to ensure our employees are safe.”

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