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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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South Korea to send nuclear envoy to North Korea
The delegation will discuss buying fuel rods from a North Korean reactor, a step in the North's disarmament process.
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Clinton confirmation: Bill's charity still a problem for Hillary?
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International news roundup
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Hamas signals Gaza truce; Israel debates goals
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Congress comes to YouTube
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Obama inauguration coming to a theater near you (Spoiler Alert)
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It's Obama-palooza starring Bono, Beyonce, Springsteen, Usher...
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Obama to name new FCC chief. The new Dr. J?
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A relaxed Bush faces his 'ultimate exit interview'
But as he prepares to leave the White House, he also opens up more on mistakes and disappointments.
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How will history judge Bush?
Never in polls has one president experienced such highs and lows in job approval.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the core issue in Gaza, and why playing the blame game and war are both futile.
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Opinion: This is not the time to cut taxes
To increase federal revenue, taxes must go up, not down.
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The Monitor's View: A trade fix for Obama's stimulus
He can't afford to equivocate on free trade. US exports can help end this recession.
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Obama pushes to redirect bailout
He aims to expand access to the remaining $350 billion in TARP funding.
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Raising Keynes: An old economist finds new rock-star status
Keynesian economics is being hailed as key to ending the collapse.
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Is the recession Bush's fault?
Errors of omission, inaction may define his economic legacy.
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Bernanke wades into economic policy muddle
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For kids: Name that president
Test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions about the presidents of the United States?
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USA
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Obama narrows it down to Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about teaching skills for the 21st century in school, America's continuing role as a major global power, and preventing politicians who commit felonies from keeping their government posts.
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Opinion: An inside story of how the US magnified Palestinian suffering
The covert push to empower Fatah failed. And isolating Hamas just made things worse. But it's not too late to change course.
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Mutual funds: A long climb to recovery?
2008 battered investor portfolios. Here's why they can expect better results in 2009.
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Jobless claims overwhelm state offices
The unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent in December.
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Can Obama's clean energy plan save the climate?
In a major economic speech Thursday at George Mason University, President-elect Barack Obama called for doubling domestic production of alternative energy over the next three years.
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