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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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E.L. Konigsburg: 6 best moments from her books
Check out our favorite moments from these E.L. Konigsburg stories.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Immigration reform: where things stand now
As congressional negotiators approach their self-imposed targets of early April to lay out immigration reform legislation, some notorious sticking points appear to be more well-settled than others.
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Five ways Americans can save water through food choices
As eaters and consumers, Americans can profoundly reduce water waste and water consumption through the food choices they make. Here are five ways American food consumers can help save water.
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The Monitor's View: Faced with an underwater mortgage: the moral choice to pay
An underwater mortgage -- or owing more than a house is worth -- is still a debt obligation. If too many people walk away and default, even if they can make payments, America will face a moral crisis.
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Chile earthquake: How California would fare
If California experienced an earthquake like the one that rocked Chile, strict building codes and a culture of preparedness are on its side, but citizens have to take responsibility, observers say.
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Gallery: House Republicans retiring in 2010
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Gallery: House Democrats retiring in 2010
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In Pictures: The debate over gun rights
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Tiger fern: the purr-fect houseplant
Tiger fern is the perfect houseplant to create a jungle atmosphere.
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Gallery: iTunes top 25 most downloaded songs
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New York scandal threatens Gov. David Paterson's election bid
New York Gov. David Paterson, already facing low poll numbers, now is dealing with reports that state police may have interfered with a domestic-violence investigation involving an aide. The state cabinet official who oversees the state police resigned Thursday.
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The Monitor's View: After the health care summit: Obama's Bill Clinton moment
The summit was Obama's last big chance at public persuasion on Democratic health care. Now he needs to cut a deal that will necessarily disappoint liberals in his party.
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Report: Contamination from coal ash waste is worse than EPA says
Two environmental groups report that at least 31 cases of coal ash waste contamination in 14 states are not listed by the EPA. Dangerous chemicals include arsenic, selenium, and boron.
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13 Republicans break rank as Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill
Breaking partisan stalemate, 13 Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday to approve a $15 billion jobs bill. Both sides see the cooperation as a template for progress on future legislation.
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Case Shiller index: Home prices rose in six cities in 2009
Home prices were up in six cities last year, according to the Case Shiller index.
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Supreme Court rules that police can ad lib Miranda warnings
Police officers do not have to use exact wording when delivering Miranda warnings to criminal suspects, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a 7-to-2 decision.
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Even with new credit card laws 2010, Americans are cutting back on credit
New laws are shielding American credit-card users – as long as they can get credit.
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Gallery: Retiring senators
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Supreme Court rejects suit that argued excessive force by police
A man in West Palm Beach, Fla., died while police tried to restrain him. His mother filed a suit that claimed her son was the victim of excessive force by police officers, but the Supreme Court dismissed the case Monday.
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Obama aid package to help with home foreclosures
The $1.5 billion federal aid package will be distributed to housing agencies in California, Nevada, Florida, Michigan, and Arizona – the states hardest hit by the housing crisis – to help keep struggling homeowners in their houses.
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 02/15 - 02/19
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IRS: a frequent target of antigovernment violence
Thursday's attack, in which Joseph Stack flew his plane into IRS offices in Austin, Texas, is just the latest in a string of attacks against the Internal Revenue Service. There are an average of 918 threats against employees a year, says a government agency.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/19
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In Pictures: Tiger Woods through the years
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Mortgage fraud: Bloomberg, nonprofit try to raise awareness
New York Mayor Bloomberg and NeighborWorks rolled out a ‘Loan Modification Scam Alert’ on Thursday. The goal: to prevent yet more homeowners from falling victim to mortgage fraud.
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States face serious pension woes: $1 trillion short
States' pension woes only have grown worse in the past year, a new study by the Pew Center for the States finds. This problem can't be laid at the door of the recession.
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Opinion: Five smart ways to rebuild Haiti
Haiti doesn’t need a Marshall Plan imposed by global elites. It needs improved conditions that empower all its people.
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Reader mailbag: Should I contribute to a Roth 401(k)?
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