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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Obama, McCain court rising Latino vote
Hispanics could decide the outcome in some swing states in the West.
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'Birth dearth' worries pale in comparison to overpopulation
Water and food shortages present larger challenges than economic woes linked to a declining population, says author.
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Senate approves aid package for troubled mortgageholders
But obstacles – including a Bush veto – could stymie the legislation.
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Roundup: how C02 makes for lousy bread, the world's biggest solar plant, and the environmentalism of 'Star Wars'
A look at other eco-stories around the Web.
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Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
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Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
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U.S. Consulate strike recalls Turkey's past political violence
On Wednesday, unidentified gunmen killed three Turkish policemen at the secure consulate building in Istanbul.
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Confrontation escalates between Iran and Israel
Iran tested the Shahab-3 missile, which could hit Israel or US Mideast bases.
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U.S., India revive sweeping nuke deal
But the pact, which some dub a 'sweetheart deal,' may not pass the US Congress in time.
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U.S., India revive sweeping nuke deal
But the pact, which some dub a 'sweetheart deal,' may not pass the US Congress in time.
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One in, one out
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As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.
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On emissions, G-8 looks past Bush
Its support for halving emissions by 2050 is seen as useful for future negotiations.
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Iraqi Shiite Party rises as Sadr falls
The Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq aims to capitalize on the disarray within Moqtada al-Sadr's movement ahead of provincial elections planned for October.
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Fiorina: McCain to focus on job creation
Economic advisor Carly Fiorina leaves her options open as potential running mate.
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As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.
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With E-Verify, too many errors to expand its use?
Database aims to make it easy for employers to check worker immigration status. Critics say the accuracy rate is too low.
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The new world of book marketing
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McCain visits a skeptical Latin America
Presidential hopeful John McCain visited Colombia on Tuesday and wraps up his three-day trip Thursday in Mexico.
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Loved ones freed in Colombia, family members rejoice
Relatives of former hostages Ingrid Betancourt and Marc Gonsalves had come to London to raise awareness of their detention by FARC rebels. Now, instead, they are being reunited. The families say they will continue to advocate for other hostages still being held.
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Iran hints at nuclear talk progress, but world still wary of possible conflict
Optimistic comments from the Iranian foreign minister suggest that an accord with West may yet be reached.
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