http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/06/07/irs-workers-say-supervisors-directed-targeting/ Could have told you this from the beginning.
This isn't hot enough, god damnit! We need zingers, James! Stories with pizazz! Threads that make Americans practically shit themselves with fear! Or extreme frustration/disgust
Seriously. I wouldn't think that low level employees would make such a decision on their own. Especially one that would risk their jobs. Most people wouldn't risk a government salary with benefits and shit.