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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Briefing
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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For Pelosi, no early notice on Biden pick
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Ethics down side to big-donor convention parties?
Special interests can give unlimited sums to national party conventions through convention host committees.
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Democrats’ quest for the ‘big idea’
The party is full of optimism but is still refining its vision.
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McCain uses Hillary in new ad. Will Obama use Romney?
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Tech & the convention - now Obama's got Biden emailing
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A confident House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at Monitor Lunch
She discussed party unity and Obama's VP nominee during the session with reporters.
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The Obama-Biden ticket: An analysis
Barack Obama says he represents a new kind of post-partisan politics – but he’s made what appears to be a traditional choice for running mate.
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And the winner is..... Joe Biden
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Barack America and President Biden? Ooops...
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Biden praises McCain and slams Obama? New McCain ad released
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Obama's VP announcement - is it Chet Edwards?
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Still waiting on the VP announcement...
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What up, homes? McCain's bad day at the ranch
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Online media awaits Obama VP announcement
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USA
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Conventions: a bounce for the candidates
But in 2004, Bush got only 2 points; Kerry, 0.
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Denver’s second coming-out party
Local officials will showcase at the Democratic convention a city transformed – just as they did a hundred years ago.
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New Christian group airs ads – for Obama
The group counters attacks on the Democrat while broadening issues important to Evangelicals and others.
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McCain, Obama set to spar in presidential debates
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New Obama ad ties McCain to Ralph Reed
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McCain, Obama and how many homes?
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Bush education law: shift ahead?
No Child Left Behind Act could be overhauled by a new president and Congress next year.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about victimology among African-Americans.
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Watchdogs make it harder for politicians to stretch the truth
Cindy McCain's past is the latest to be questioned after errors were found.
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Obama campaign ad attacks McCain on economy
It may not have risen to the level of a Patrick Swayze Road-House-esque brawl, but the Obama folks are punching back.



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