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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Text of Senator John McCain's concession speech
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Obama, McCain win early states
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Obama wins in landslide (in tiny New Hampshire towns)
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Turn out the lights - Pennsylvania goes to Obama
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With news on standby, Nader grabs some air time
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What does Joe the Plumber do now?
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Obama wins Vermont
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the presidential election and debate the roles socialism and capitalism should play in the US economy.
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Opinion: After Bush: How to repair US alliances
Bush's exit won't suddenly fix things. Both sides need to step up.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's big win, and now, big embrace
Tough times call for the new president to rally even his foes.
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What to read while waiting to vote
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Obama set to make voting history
But the McCain campaign, fighting to the end in key states, vows it’ll be a ‘slam-bang’ finish.
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Will cheaper gas nix energy reforms?
If prices keep dropping, the next president may find it harder to ease the US off foreign oil.
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As Obama, McCain battle - Joe the Plumber plans next move
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McCain scores big on Saturday Night Live
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about whether or not Barack Obama is really a socialist.
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Opinion: A closing argument for John McCain
His mettle has been tested; he's ready to lead.
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Opinion: My wife made me canvass for Obama; here's what I learned
This election is not about major policies. It's about hope.
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Sacrifice theme returns to US politics
Both McCain and Obama cite the need for selflessness and service.
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McCain sells talking Joe Biden dolls on Saturday Night Live
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Obama shooting for Montana now?
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Obama's got Powell, but McCain's got Cheney...
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A green lesson from Iceland
Since the 1970s, Iceland has gone from relying on imported coal for 75 percent of its energy to getting more than 82 percent of its energy from geothermal and hydro power.
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What are Americans really reading?
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