History of the Movement
Congressional Hearing - The IRS on Trial - How did it happen?
The following articles from World Net Daily (www.wnd.com). chronicled the events leading up to the historic congressionally sponsored hearings “The Income Tax on Trial”. The full text of the articles are provided by following the associated link WorldNetDaily.com is the fastest growing news service on the Internet. They are a fiercely independent newssite committed to hard-hitting investigative reporting of government waste, fraud and abuse. WorldNetDaily reports they currently attract nearly 2 million unique visitors a month and more than 40 million pageviews.
- “Starving for Freedom-the Hunger Strike Begins”
- "Activist willing to die for answers”
- Hunger strike continues-will the IRS respond?-“Probably not.”
- “Reactions”
- “Hope?!”
- “IRS offers private closed door meeting-offer rejected”
- “The fast ends-Congress agrees to public hearing on IRS authority”
- July 30, 2001 Press Release
- Letter from Congressman Roscoe Bartlett to Department of Justice
- Schulz Requests
Delay for Tax Hearing
Wednesday, September 12
Schulz Requests Delay for Tax Hearing
In the shadow of Tuesday's dark events, Bob Schulz, Chairman of the We The People Foundation, communicated his request to Rep. Roscoe Bartlett Wednesday, that the tax hearing be postponed until sometime in October.
Schulz remarked, "Although we have worked long and hard for our right to be formally answered on our petition for a redress of grievances, We The People does not want to hinder, in any way, the government's response to the terrorist attacks or to be perceived as a source of divisiveness during this critical hour for our nation. The Department of Justice officials must, without distraction, tend to the immediate security of our country.
There should be no doubt about the potential impacts that may arise from the tax hearing. It is a very public, and direct challenge of the legal jurisdiction of the IRS and the unlawful enforcement of U.S. tax laws.
At this time, we feel that to proceed with a public interrogation of officials from the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service under the current circumstances is not appropriate. At best, it may be counterproductive to the Foundation's educational objectives and at worst, perceived as a hindrance, or discordant voice during this time of need for national unity.
We have waited many years for answers to these questions. We The People can wait a few more weeks."
Within the next few days, Bartlett's office will propose new dates, pending a review of October schedules and the availability of Capitol Hill facilities.
Schulz apologizes to all those who have already made travel plans and other arrangements to attend the hearing.
- Congressman Bartletts October 12, 2001 letter