A former Internal Revenue Service official once again refused to answer questions during a congressional hearing today, and now may face contempt of Congress charges.

Lois Lerner, represented by William Taylor of Zuckerman Spaeder, appeared today before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) asked her several questions about accusations the IRS unfairly targeted conservative political groups that applied for tax-exempt status.