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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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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Not just sexy Kim Jong-un: 5 times the Onion has fooled foreign media
When the People's Daily, the Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper, took as straight news The Onion's declaration that stout North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was 2012's "Sexiest Man Alive," it became the biggest foreign media outlet to be fooled by the satirical American newspaper. But it is not the first. Here are several other foreign news sites that took Onion fiction as newsworthy fact.
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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Mainstream media biased against Romney? Four points to consider.
Many supporters of Mitt Romney argue that his potential path toward the White House has been made a lot steeper by the media. Here are some of the main arguments pro and con.
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What feeling did the Glenn Beck rally speak to in some Americans?
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Glenn Beck rally: A warning to Obama and Democrats?
There may have been some Democrats at the Glenn Beck rally Saturday, but even many of them aren't happy with the country's direction. Does the large turnout portend trouble for Democrats?
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Glenn Beck rally: Sarah Palin and President Obama agree on one thing
President Obama and Sarah Palin disagreed sharply on the war in Iraq. But in Obama's radio address Saturday and Palin's speech at Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally, they agreed on the need to honor and support the troops.
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Glenn Beck rally on Saturday: Whose honor is being restored?
Glenn Beck rally on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech is sparking a racially divisive debate. But the main point may be to rouse conservative voters heading into the midterm elections.
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Glenn Beck 8/28 rally: How can conservatives help the cause of civil rights?
Glenn Beck is hosting a 'Restoring Honor' rally in Washington this weekend.
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Glenn Beck Lincoln Memorial rally draws criticism
Glenn Beck will hold a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, exactly 47 years to the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his 'I have a dream,' speech on that spot.
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The Monitor's View: Bye-bye Fannie and Freddie, but hello to what?
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are draining taxpayers and face extinction. Obama is due to present reforms in housing policy by January. One consensus: more help for renters.
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Ground Zero mosque debate swirls in world capitals
The Ground Zero mosque debate is garnering increased attention in the world press, with Muslims coming down on both sides of the proposed center two blocks from the former World Trade Center.
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Medicare fraud, gun rights to influence Florida top lawyer race
Medicare fraud, public corruption, gun rights, and immigration are being used by three conservative Republicans and two Democrats to distinguish themselves.
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14th Amendment: why birthright citizenship change 'can't be done'
A new amendment to address citizenship issues would be tough in today’s polarized environment. Some say that legislation related to the 14th Amendment is the answer, but that would be hard, too.
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Hiroshima memorial visit: unspoken apology or commitment to disarmament?
While some Japanese still want an apology for the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Obama Administration called the first official US visit to the annual Hiroshima commemoration a demonstration of its commitment to nuclear disarmament.
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2010 elections: Another incumbent falls in primary
Three states had primaries for the 2010 elections Tuesday. An incumbent lost her seat, the 'tea party' split its vote, and health-care reform took a beating.
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Oliver Stone on Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, and Hugo Chávez
Oliver Stone talks about his two latest films, “South of the Border” and “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.”
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Presidential election jockeying already beginning
All eyes are focused on the upcoming midterms, but some Republicans have already turned their eyes to the 2012 presidential election. Four big names dominate the speculation, but there are some underdogs.
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Obama touts withdrawal in Iraq war. Does he sound like Bush?
Starting with his Iraq war address Monday, President Obama will tout foreign policy progress ahead of midterm elections. Republicans counter that he has resorted to Bush administration policies.
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Christiane Amanpour debuts on 'This Week.' How did she do?
Christiane Amanpour hosted ABC's 'This Week' for the first time Sunday. Christiane Amanpour says that she is 'eager to open a window on the world.'
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Anthony Weiner rant reveals why nobody likes Congress
Rep. Anthony Weiner was apoplectic that Republicans didn't pass a bill to help 9/11 first responders Thursday. But the full story suggests that both parties share blame – and sheds light on why only 11 percent of Americans have confidence in Congress.
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Anthony Weiner explodes in Congress and on Fox News [video]
Anthony Weiner, a congressman from New York, was livid with Republicans for not passing a bill to give long-term medical benefits to 9/11 first responders. But by historical standards, his outburst was positively tame.
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Obama on 'The View': How did he do?
President Obama on 'The View' won mixed reviews. But it's the sort of thing presidents need to do these days to get their message out to people who don't watch CNN or Fox News.
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Shirley Sherrod: Does she have a case against Andrew Breitbart?
Shirley Sherrod said Thursday that she 'will definitely sue' Andrew Breitbart over the video that falsely portrayed her as a racist. The lawsuit could be a landmark for the blogosphere.
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Shirley Sherrod, ousted for 'racist' video clip, may not take back job
Shirley Sherrod, who lost her Agricultural Department job after a clip of her admitting to giving unfair racial preference surfaced on a conservative web site, says she isn't sure she'd take back her job.
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Glenn Beck's 'demagoguery' threatening Republican party, says veteran GOP lawmaker
Glenn Beck and other pundits are endangering the GOP's long-term credibility, said South Carolina Rep. Bob Inglis, who lost in a landslide in a June 22 Republican primary runoff.
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Opinion: The surprising star at Elena Kagan's hearing: Thurgood Marshall
Because Obama has avoided engaging the empathy debate, Republicans tried to use Kagan's mentor and former US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall as a way to taint Kagan's reputation.
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Larry King announces retirement; King says tired of 'nightly grind'
Larry King will do his last show on CNN in the fall. Larry King could be replaced by CBS News anchor Katie Couric. She has long been considered a potential successor.
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Oliver Stone film on Hugo Chávez flops with Venezuelans
Oliver Stone's documentary 'South of the Border' grossed more in one weekend in the US than in nearly two weeks in Venezuela. Why has the sympathetic portrait of President Hugo Chávez fallen flat with Venezuelans?



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