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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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Briefing
IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday 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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Oops! Bachmann regrets anti-Obama statement
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In California, gay marriage fight heats up
Supporters of Proposition 8, which would outlaw the practice, nose ahead in polls.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about nuclear power, how to improve the US healthcare system, Democrats and the economy, and why the credit crisis will bring multilateralism back into world politics.
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Opinion: America's other deficit: leadership
A staggering 80 percent of survey respondents say we have a leadership crisis.
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Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
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USA
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Why Virginia may tilt to Obama
A long-time red state is now a tossup due to fast-growing exurbs.
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In global vote, McCain would lose – but not in Georgia
In a Gallup poll released Tuesday, respondents preferred the Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, by a margin of 4 to 1.
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Biden predicts international crisis if elected - McCain reacts
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Palin agrees with Biden that Obama presidency will create crisis
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Now Obama's got Colin Powell AND Google?
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Bachmann's campaign implodes -- anti-Americans run wild
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Obama to leave campaign to visit grandmother
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Lettters to the Editor
Readers write about making retirement secure and why those who make more money should pay higher income taxes.
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Opinion: Why the economy fares much better under Democrats
On job and income growth, the record couldn't be clearer.
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The Monitor's View: Build steam for nuclear power
Nuclear power can be a safe, clean, major source of electricity.
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USA
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Candidates’ healthcare fixes: tax credits vs. more federal spending
The US spends twice as much on healthcare per capita than other nations but still trails in access to care.
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McCain, Obama healthcare plans at a glance
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Colin Powell versus Joe the Plumber. Who's more powerful?
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about whether or not the wealthy should pay higher taxes than the middle class or the poor in America.
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Are voter fraud fears overblown?
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Powell endorses Obama, says America still inspires
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Palin appears on Saturday Night Live -- no, the real Palin
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Obama breaks the bank - raises $150 million in September
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