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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
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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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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GMO, Organic, and seven other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to nine commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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Fall mushroom festivals, hunts, and dinners
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Obama trumps McCain in people power, but to what gain?
His Nevada field organization outmans his rival’s. McCain, though, is making use of the GOP’s high-tech, well-tuned machine.
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Unusually high stakes in vice presidential debate
On Thursday, Sarah Palin has a chance to restore her image, while Joe Biden must avoid being long-winded or aggressive.
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Will public's distaste for a 'bailout' fade?
If Monday's stock market crash seemed like a signal for Congress to do something, many Americans still cringe at the idea of government bailouts.
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My favorite cookbook
Readers share their picks.
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Doubts about Palin grow, even among conservatives
Some rough TV interviews have prompted some to ask if McCain’s running mate is ready.
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Could bailout's pay caps launch Wall Street trend?
Some see the beginning of the end for huge compensation for financial titans. Others say the limits are too weak to bring real change.
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A baseball team bridges ethnic animosities in rural China
Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese come together at a local university in the restless region of Xinjiang to surmount poor equipment – and decades of enmity.
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Will bank bailout revive growth?
Banks will still need to recapitalize and start lending again.
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The U.S. mortgage game: How should it change?
As Washington works to bail out firms laden with bad debts, discussions begin on preventing a recurrence.
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Before you buy those organic bluejeans...
Which is most ecofriendly, organic cotton or polyester? The answer may surprise you.
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Before you buy those organic bluejeans...
Which is most ecofriendly, organic cotton or polyester? The answer may surprise you.
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Horizon highlights - Space elevators, smiling for Google Earth, and when science meets politics
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Are some solar projects no longer ‘green’?
Conservationists worry that a plan for the Mojave desert will upset species’ habitats.
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USA
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More Mail Bag matches
Readers remember the friendships they formed through the Monitor's old pen-pal column.
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Wildlife that can take the heat
Special features allow the animals of Death Valley to thrive in the hot, dry desert.
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Socially responsible investing: Can fund screens be trusted?
Knowing whether funds live up to their promises to weed out certain companies remains a tall order.
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Portland, Ore., tops sustainable cities list
Using criteria in 16 categories, SustainLane ranks Portland as the most environmentally friendly of the 50 largest US cities.
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All their possessions inside eight suitcases
A family gives the term 'living out of suitcases' new meaning.
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The Monitor's View: Lessons from disasters like Ike
America has tightened building codes in danger zones, but it also needs to stop building.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about presidential qualities, potential first ladies, and hurricane-resistant structures.
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Aerosol cans: Are they OK to use now?
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