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June 7, 2017

Funding

CBP Staffing Personnel

Congress Takes Up CBP Funding

NTEU is a strong advocate for increased staffing for Customs and Border Protection. Chronic shortages of CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists and Trade Enforcement Specialists who work at the nation’s 328 ports of entry hurt the nation’s economy, as well as frontline employees and their families.

June 5, 2017

Contracting Out

IRS Phone Scam

Phone Scams Add to Private Tax Collection Concerns

NTEU is not the only group keeping a watchful eye on the IRS private tax collection program, rolled out last month. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration recently voiced his own concerns at a House IRS oversight hearing. TIGTA’s concerns are underscored by widespread impersonation scams targeting taxpayers.