Washington, Aug. 25 -- Congressman Chris Deluzio issued the following press release:

CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) shared a recent letter that he sent to the CEO of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Frank J. Bisignano, pressing for answers about the wide range of issues Western Pennsylvanians face when trying to contact the agency.

The Congressman and his office hear regularly from constituents receiving notices in the mail that request time-sensitive, personal information. Western Pennsylvanians tell Congressman Deluzio's team that they face hour-long wait times on the phone or get a message telling them to try again at a different time. This has even prompted some to request time off work in the hopes of fina...