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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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After divorce, a new name symbolizes a new life
Some American women choose to invent entirely new surnames when their marriages end.
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Senate warms to a climate policy
Even though legislation fell to defeat, Friday’s debate marked the first time a majority backed a cap on carbon emissions.
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Now students take field trips online
High fuel prices make virtual field trips popular with schools – but no substitute for the real thing.
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Hillary Clinton shattered a political glass ceiling
Despite some sexism on the campaign trail and in the media, her gender won many votes, too.
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One writer's view of Chicago versus California food
In the Midwest, you need a bib to the deep dish pizza and hot dogs with 'the works.' In Marin County, it's vegan soul food and other organic edibles.
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Calif. company says it has developed renewable gasoline
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Magenn's lofty idea
A Canadian company has developed a prototype lighter-than-air wind turbine.
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Food crisis softens resistance to genetically modified (GM) food
At Rome summit, UN calls for $20 billion a year to feed hungry and fund a new ‘green revolution.’
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One writer's view of Chicago versus California food
In the Midwest, you need a bib to the deep dish pizza and hot dogs with 'the works.' In Marin County, it's vegan soul food and other organic edibles.
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Before Beijing, these moms are already Olympians
Eighteen women, from 30-something judoka Valerie Gotay to hurdler and mother of infant twins LaShinda Demus, have managed to combine motherhood with top-level training and competition.
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Economic risks imperil climate bill
In the Senate, opponents focus on pump prices and tax consequences.
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In sealing nomination, Obama makes history
He's the first African-American to head presidential ticket of a major party, winning Democrats' long war of attrition.
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Before Beijing, these moms are already Olympians
Eighteen women, from 30-something judoka Valerie Gotay to hurdler and mother of infant twins LaShinda Demus, have managed to combine motherhood with top-level training and competition.
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Opinion: Yard sale for cash-strapped states
Selling surplus property is better than raising taxes in a weak economy.
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Brighter future for solar panels: silicon shortage eases
New factories could end a production logjam. But consumers may not see prices drop before 2010.
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Web gardens around the world
Best gardening blogs
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Golan Heights and immigration issues in America.
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The race for nonfood biofuel
High gas prices and politics push companies toward the ‘holy grail’ of biofuel: cellulosic ethanol.
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What comes after silicon?
As computer chips get faster, normal materials may not keep up – physics won’t allow it.
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My favorite cookbook
Readers share their picks.
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Diplomacy thriving, but without U.S.
The fall election and an era of diffused power may be factors.
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Red planet, in black and white
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More Mail Bag matches
Readers remember their experiences with the Monitor's old pen-pal column.
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