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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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about funding democracy in Africa, the social power of Facebook, and preserving digital photos.
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Opinion: Had enough gun violence?
We can't let the NRA block sensible gun-control laws.
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In Africa, Bush touts aid efforts, basks in popularity
Mr. Bush has been generally well-received so far on his five-country trip to Africa.
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After declaring independence, Kosovo looks to cautious next steps
President Bush hailed the controversial move, as the EU and UN met to form their responses.
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Reporters on the Job
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Risks from lapsed wiretap law are disputed
House Democrats, who let the law expire Saturday, see little danger. Intelligence officials argue the ability to track potential terrorists is impaired.
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House set to let warrantless eavesdropping law lapse
President lobbied hard Thursday for renewal of Protect America Act, which expires Feb. 16.
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Bush trip to a bastion of support - Africa
His week-long visit will focus on humanitarian improvements.
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Presidential campaigns have climate change on agenda
Both leading Democrat and Republican candidates vie to show they can tackle global warming.
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The Monitor's View: Bush's unfinished Africa legacy
He has done well with health and foreign aid, but his vision for a new US military role still needs defining.
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Presidential campaigns have climate change on agenda
Both leading Democrat and Republican candidates vie to show they can tackle global warming.
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Rift threatens U.S. antidote to Al Qaeda in Iraq
Growing divisions among pro-US Sunni tribal chiefs threatens to unravel American gains against Al Qaeda.
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Potomac primaries: Obama on a streak with Clinton in turmoil
His victories Tuesday make eight in a row and show he's eroding Clinton's core constituencies.
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Republicans, Democrats jockey on earmark reform
House Democrats consider an ethics board, and Republicans adopt reform standards.
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With Gates's shift on drawdowns, little reprieve ahead for U.S. Army in Iraq
In agreeing to stop the post-'surge' drawdown in Iraq, Defense secretary keeps pressure on the service.
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The Monitor's View: Calderón's back-to-Mexico plan
Who has the best immigration idea in the US? Mexico's president.
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The List Project: a commitment to helping Iraqis find refuge in the US
Kirk Johnson is devoted to helping Iraqis resettle in the US. Hundreds, faced with death threats, are still waiting.
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Reporters on the Job
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Obama Sweeps 3 States, Huckabee Takes 2
The Illinois senator narrowed the delegate gap with Sen. Hillary Clinton.
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Congress and the economy: After stimulus bill, what next?
Congress is likely to try other economic boosts. The GOP wants to extend the Bush tax cuts set to expire in 2010.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Bush's diplomacy, Benazir Bhutto's will, racial bias in soccer, and the overload of information in schools.
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Opinion: On judges, don't doubt McCain's conservatism
He pledges to appoint clones of Alito and Roberts.
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Election-year politics: Why immigration reform will have to wait
Despite the public's cry for reforms, election-year politics will keep politicians from plain talk and solutions.
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