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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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To pass healthcare reform, Democrats may go it alone
Party leaders may have settled on a healthcare reform strategy: muscle through legislation with only Democratic votes. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will face defections.
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Desiree Rogers out, Julianna Smoot in (but scandal has nothing to do with it)
Julianna Smoot is replacing Desiree Rogers as the new White House social secretary but it has nothing to do with the gate crashers incident.
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Opinion: A comedy lesson for new dads: play it smart
I’m just making this all up as I go. Who isn’t? ‘Fake it till you make it’ is the key to good comedy improv. The same goes for being a dad.
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Did Woodstock hippies lead to US financial collapse?
A conservative activist says hippies-turned-boomers are responsible for excessive spending, the mortgage crisis, and recklessness on Wall Street. He tells the story in his film, 'Generation Zero.'
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Bill O'Reilly on Sarah Palin presidency: Why not? Nancy Pelosi's no genius
FOX News host Bill O'Reilly said Sarah Palin could be a good candidate for president before mocking Nancy Pelosi's IQ.
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Tiger Woods apology: golfer promises a return to Buddhism
Appearing stiff but sincere, golfing great Tiger Woods apologizes to the world, and his family, for his ‘irresponsible and selfish behavior.’
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Does 'tea party' populism verge into extremism?
Ties between the tea party movement and the patriot movement could diminish the impact of conservative protesters. But seeing the tea party solely as a fringe movement has already cost the Democrats dearly.
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Evan Bayh fallout: Tamyra D'Ippolito falls short of needed signatures
It doesn't appear that Tamyra D'Ippolito will be on the ballot to replace outgoing Indiana Senator Evan Bayh.
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Marjah offensive a test of Obama's broader Afghanistan strategy
Bigger commitment of Afghan forces and closer cooperation with the Karzai government are new elements of the Obama strategy evident in the latest offensive in Marjah.
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McCain: Palin reading from hand no different than using teleprompter
Senator John McCain on Friday defended Sarah Palin's use of her hand to help her remember some key points at last week's Tea Party convention.
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Tea Party movement full of racists and conspiracists according to FOX poll
More than 80 percent of respondents to a FOX News website poll said the Tea Party movement is a "Fruitless mix of racism and conspiracy theories."
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'Run, Sarah, run': Sarah Palin's tea party speech a hit
Light, folksy, and full of jabs against President Obama and the Democrats in Washington, Sarah Palin’s tea party speech in Nashville, Tenn., marked a possible milestone for her future presidential plans. But will the tea party movement help or hurt her plans in the long run?
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Daschle rescued by local FOX News affiliate in DC snowstorm
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Healthcare reform backlash: Americans angry over earmarks
Healthcare reform legislation often means cutting 'deals,' but public anger over earmarks may further gridlock healthcare reform.
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'Tea party' movement: Who are they and what do they want?
Tea Party Nation convention starts Thursday. Questions and answers about the tea party movement and how it might affect the 2010 elections.
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US unable to guard against cyber attacks: Intel director Blair
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testified Wednesday of the growing sophistication of cyber attacks. He also said that foreign terrorist groups are using the Internet to organize attacks, give instructions, and arrange financing.
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As others bolt, Sarah Palin stands by 'tea party' convention
Other speakers at the Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., have pulled out, citing ethical questions about the for-profit event. But Sarah Palin says her $100,000 speaker’s fee 'will go right back to the cause.'
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Senate goes back to the drawing board on campaign finance
A Senate committee on Tuesday discussed how to limit the US Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling that opened elections to corporate ads. One suggestion: a constitutional amendment.
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Obama in the Republican lions’ den: Obama, 2; lions, 1
President Obama had a pointed and entertaining exchange with House Republicans. The event worked to his advantage, but the GOP scored important points, too. Everybody benefits from this kind of unscripted public debate.
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Obama’s NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?
The Obama administration says it won’t hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after all, mainly because of security costs and community backlash. But to some, it's another political misstep.
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James O'Keefe and Landrieu-gate: Whither right-wing muckraking?
The conservative investigative journalist who broke the ACORN story, James O'Keefe, was arrested Monday, allegedly for tampering with Sen. Mary Landrieu's phones. It could set back the movement he championed.
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Michele Bachmann: 'tea party' tenets will lead to GOP resurgence
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R) of Minnesota, talking with Bill O'Reilly of Fox News Monday night, asserted that the tea party movement will come to 'dominate' the GOP.
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Abortion in spotlight with Roe v. Wade anniversary, Kansas trial
The trial of a man charged with killing an abortion doctor in Kansas opened Friday on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights. A precedent could be set if the defendant is allowed to argue he believed deadly force was needed to save the lives of unborn children.
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The sequel no one saw coming: Sarah Palin to campaign with McCain
Sarah Palin announced Wednesday that she will campaign for Sen. John McCain, her former presidential running mate, as he bids for another term in the Senate. She'll also stump for conservative up-and-comer Rep. Michele Bachmann and Texas Gov. Rick Perry in early 2010.
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Opinion: Want better journalism? Boost news literacy.
Citizens armed with the power of discernment will do more to rescue journalism than any dozen panels of veteran editors ruminating about their golden years in power and musing about better business models.
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