Topic: Barack Obama
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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Five ways to improve Obama's pre-k plan
President Obama’s Preschool for All plan is well intentioned but includes features that are not justified by research and won’t help it pass in Congress. The plan must make the following five adjustments.
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5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill
Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
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Obama on A-Rod: Steroids tarnishing an entire era
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Geithner's new bank bailout: Private investors hold the key
The Obama administration hopes federal dollars will serve as the catalyst to generate $1.5 trillion in private-sector investments.
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With few bailout details, Dow plunges 381 points
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China faces unprecedented UN human rights scrutiny
An examination of China's record in Geneva Monday will test the country's willingness to answer international criticism.
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Europe listens cautiously to Obama agenda
Biden opens a door on Iran, but presses allies on Afghanistan.
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Can Obama envoy George Mitchell kick-start Mideast peace?
Colleagues ask: If the former Northern Ireland peacemaker can't do it, who can?
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USA
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Obama's backers go to the Net for stimulus bill
At weekend house parties, his campaign supporters make a postelection foray into policy.
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President Obama's opening remarks - prime time news conference
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Get ready for a whole lotta Lincoln - 16th president turns 200
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Florida Gov. to President Obama: Show me the money!
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The Indy 800? Obama campaigns for stimulus in Hoosier-land
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Opinion: Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way.
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GOP centrists give Obama a majority – barely
This week’s Senate vote on the economic stimulus package could set the pattern in Congress.
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Does 'buy American' send the wrong message?
An economic stimulus package clause raises concerns of repercussions by US trading partners.
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Obama in Elkhart: Will he give hope a chance?
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Obama inspires Elkhart. But can it build solar RV?
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The message was more than words
A photographer finds that the inauguration story was really the reaction of the millions who gathered to hear Obama.
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Khatami, Iran's reformist ex-president, says he'll run again
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The emerging stimulus bill: still big
The Senate is likely to vote Tuesday on its version. Talks with the House are already beginning.
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Stimulus package: "Buy American" provision - in our out? Yes.
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Sunday's TV news show lineups
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To minimize layoffs, employers cut worker hours
The practice is spreading as the US unemployment rate hits 7.6 percent.
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Senate forges deal on $820 billion stimulus
Key elements of the plan include a tax cut of up to $1,000 for working couples and $88 billion in new funding for education.
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Obama's had enough - takes helicopter and leaves White House
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