Topic: George W. Bush
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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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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'
"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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States, cities ready to move on housing aid
The $4 billion in federal money will go for everything from rehab to foreclosure-prevention,
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
Climate groups look post-Bush
Expecting a more aggressive approach, they offer advice to the McCain and Obama campaigns.
08/12/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote Back at ya', McCain
08/11/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Russo-Georgian conflict is not all Russia's fault
But war could ignite further disputes in the region.
08/11/2008 01:00 am -
Social Security: a controversial call to raise age of eligibility
Change would amount to a 14 percent reduction in benefits, on average.
08/11/2008 01:00 am -
With a world record, Phelps' extraordinary Olympics begins
08/10/2008 01:00 am -
America's first medals: a sweep of fencing steel
08/09/2008 01:00 am -
What Asia wants from the next U.S. president
The wish list includes continued security aid to balance China, greater engagement, and trade.
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
Can Pakistan clean up its intelligence agency?
The US, India, and Afghanistan are pressuring the government to root out pro-Taliban agents.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about youth movements in Cuba and declining foreign tourism in the US.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
World
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Nader, still in the presidential ring, sees in Obama a decline in 'fortitude'
Low-income Americans, civil rights activists 'expect more of him,' says the longtime consumer advocate, pursuing his fifth bid for the White House.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration
With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View America, take notice: a 'change' president – in France
Sarkozy is delivering on his promise to break with the past.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Presidential energy pledges: We've heard them before
Presidents have made promises about energy for almost 35 years.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Greening autos: Experts comment on the candidates' policies
Depending on their own point of view, they give thumbs up – or down – to Obama's and McCain's energy proposals.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Will Paris Hilton's energy plan work?
The blonde socialite laid out her plan for energy independence Monday. How good is it?
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Another look at the housing crisis
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration
With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.
08/05/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the job
08/04/2008 01:00 am -
Bush tours a more secure Asia
His trip, which ends at the Olympics, is intended to showcase achievements in the region.
08/04/2008 01:00 am -
Slow economy forecast for fall election
Citing dreary job numbers, some economists see the first 'recession election' since 1980.
08/04/2008 01:00 am -
Israeli settlers in West Bank defy promise
A permanent settlement in Maskiyot could hinder a faltering peace process as Palestinian and Israeli leaders meet with US secretary of State.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion U.S. military deserters don't deserve refugee status
They broke their contract. Even Canada gets that.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Big housing bill: no rescues soon
Help for strapped homeowners may not be forthcoming until next year; ramping up the new government programs will take months.
08/01/2008 01:00 am



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