Two IRS offices targeted Hawaii GOP leader at the same time

In what former Republican executive and activist Dylan Nonaka is calling a massive invasion of privacy that suggests a coordinated effort to target conservative groups, two IRS offices last year independently and simultaneously conducted costly audits and sought tea party-related training materials that they apparently believed could be tied to Nonaka.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/18/records-show-irs-officials-independently-targeted-conservative-training-materials-in-pretty-big-invasion-of-privacy/#ixzz2TplzAmAp

Michelle Steel Kicks Off Orange County Supervisor Campaign

The following information was released by Michelle Ssteel for Supervisor 2014.

Today, Michelle Steel kicked off her campaign for the Second District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The seat is currently held by John Moorlach, who is prohibited from running for reelection due to term limits.

“I am running for Orange County Supervisor because I love and care about the community I live in,” said Michelle Steel, who lives in Surfside and is the leading candidate to replace Moorlach. “In these tough economic times,” continued Steel, “and as governments on all levels are struggling to tighten their belts while preserving excellent service, I believe that my experience as one of California’s fiscal officers, and an advocate for taxpayers, will help keep Orange County on a strong path for economic freedom and sound public policy.”

Michelle Steel has built a reputation as a tough advocate for taxpayers and small businesses on the California Board of Equalization and is currently serving as the Board’s Vice Chair. Representing Orange County for the past six years, she kicks off her campaign boasting an impressive list of campaign co-chairmen.

“I am so thankful and honored to have the support of Orange County’s most trusted leaders, including District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, and former Assemblyman Jim Silva, who have all agreed to serve as honorary co-chairmen for my campaign,” said Michelle Steel.

The election to fill the open Second District Supervisor seat will take place next year on June 3, 2014.

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Pictures: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebrated at The Republican National Committee

The Republican National Committee hosted a reception Wednesday, May 15, in Los Angeles to recognize and celebrate the Asian Pacific American community. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus spoke briefly at the reception held at The Dragon Restaurant. Nicole Jabson sang the National Anthem on behalf of PIRL, and the group was well represented by some of its L.A. base members. Stay tuned for other events in which you can participate in your particular location.

Michelle Steel introducing the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Preibus to the Asian Pacific American community — at The Dragon Restaurant.

Members of PIRL, Niki Jabson (who sang the National Anthem) and L.A. County Party leadership. — with Mell Flynn and Mark Vafiades at Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Los Angeles.



Gathering with Filipina Republican leaders, Young Kim (who attended Barrigada Jr. High in Guam), Susan Lee, and Thelma Hechanova. — with Dennis J. Santo Tomas at Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Los Angeles.



 

More pictures online at  Pacific Islander Republican League (PIRL)

Associated Press: "North Korea sentences American to 15 years' labor"

Seoul, South Korea (AP) — A Korean American detained for six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for "hostile acts" against the state, the North's media said Thursday — a move that could trigger a visit by a high-profile American if history is any guide. Kenneth Bae, a Washington state man described by friends as a devout Christian and a tour operator,  is at least the sixth American detained in North Korea since 2009.

The others eventually were deported  or released without serving out their terms, some after trips to Pyongyang by prominent Americans,  including former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.http://news.yahoo.com/north-korea-sentences-american-15-years-labor-035931247.html