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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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Children learn to lasso that money
In a faltering economy, many families are teaching kids the value of frugal living.
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Alligator hunts raise questions in South's swamps
They're part of population control, but are public hunts ethical?
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Americans tightening belts
More consumers are trimming spending and debt because their net worth has fallen fast.
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The yo-yo used in ways you won’t recognize
Aficionados converge in California to compete in a national championship that is more performance art than child’s play. Have you seen a 'spirit bomb?'
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Joint Chiefs head: ‘Enablers’ needed in troop-scarce Afghanistan
Adm. Mike Mullen is pushing to get more planes and helicopters there to make up for the lack of troops.
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Obama's middle name - not in the talking points!
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Can ‘electric oysters’ restore New York’s waters?
Experiment aims to reestablish bivalves staggered by pollution, overharvesting, and disease.
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Obama-McCain debate: jabs, but no knockout
Economic anxiety overshadows Tuesday's matchup; McCain offers plan for Treasury to buy, renegotiate terms of 'bad home loan mortgages.'
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Obama struggles to attract wavering Jewish voters
False rumors have tempered enthusiasm from this slice of the Democratic base.
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Battles rage over new voters
Legal disputes loom as the political parties spar over voter lists, new registrations.
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Forget Palin, McCain needs Peyton
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Do you call it a yard or a garden?
How to refer to the land around your house varies by region.
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McCain and Obama campaigns go negative in home stretch
With a month to Election Day, the presidential candidates go after unsavory connections in each other’s past.
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McCain - Palin: Don't stick a fork in us yet!
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Behind big job losses, a tighter credit squeeze
Layoffs are at their highest rate since 2003. A leaner holiday season is more likely.
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Crisis rippling into economy
Used-car dealers, small manufacturers feel credit squeeze as states and cities postpone projects.
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How white roofs shine bright green
Painting homes a lighter shade does more than save money on A.C.
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Rhode Island’s tropical visitors
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Military sees window to adjust Afghanistan plan
Reviews under way, to be ready for the next president, are intended to accelerate a new strategy.
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Treading lightly: How to gauge my carbon footprint?
First, find out how big it is by using a free online calculator.
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Garden 'siteseeing' in the Caribbean, Portugal, the US, and France
Great garden blogs in the US.
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Why won't Sarah Palin talk to the press?
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New polls show Obama and McCain tied everywhere (almost)
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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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Obama, McCain campaigns blast each other over economy
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