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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Bush clean-tech plan gets mixed reviews
The $2 billion worldwide fund highlighted during Monday's State of the Union speech was called both a landmark proposal and an outdated approach.
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New commander's Baghdad strategy: 'preserve gains'
Incoming US Gen. Jeffery Hammond plans to add US-Iraqi command outposts.
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Bush's much-maligned climate talks could yet help global-warming treaty
At the meeting of the world's biggest polluters in Hawaii this week, host US has a chance to show it is serious about action on climate change.
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Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech
Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.
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Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech
Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.
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Better U.S. image abroad: how to attain it?
Presidential candidates cite intent to improve US stature, but retooling policies is complicated.
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Bush's much-maligned climate talks could yet help global-warming treaty
At the meeting of the world's biggest polluters in Hawaii this week, host US has a chance to show it is serious about action on climate change.
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Opinion: No way to avoid Hamas now
Excluding the militant group won't secure peace in the Middle East.
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In State of the Union, Bush unfurls a long 'to do' list for Congress
He called Monday on lawmakers to pass a stimulus plan, health-insurance tax breaks, and education reform – while trimming pork-barrel spending.
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Broad-based U.S. push to tighten Internet monitoring
A new initiative aims to better coordinate investigation of cyberattacks on government systems. Efforts to intensify monitoring of the Internet and to broaden wiretapping powers are heating up the privacy debate.
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State of the Union: Bush lauds progress in Iraq, pushes for quick U.S. stimulus plan
In his final year, the president proposes a modest agenda at home.
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In State of the Union, Bush to begin framing legacy
Monday's address is expected to highlight improvements in Iraq, but not reforms for immigration or Social Security.
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Opinion: Don't put public figures on the couch
Americans should focus on the candidates' performance – not their psyche.
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Footsteps of a recession grow louder
Economists can't officially call it a 'recession' until six months after it began, but this one's arrival seems noisier.
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Stimulus bill hits Senate this week
A bipartisan accord in the House calls for a $150 billion spending plan, including significant tax rebates. But senators may want add-ons.
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Navy resumes use of sonar off California
Bush's move to allow its use is likely to get legal review, say conservationists who claim it threatens marine life.
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House, Bush stimulus deal on fast track
Democrats and Republicans are anxious to get $300 to $1,200 in tax-rebate checks to wage earners by spring.
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US military: Taliban spring offensive unlikely in Afghanistan
Concerns grow over inadequate US military intelligence about Taliban and Al Qaeda militants in Pakistan
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Republicans' Mike Duncan highlights polls unfavorable to Clinton
The chairman of the Republican National Committee defended the GOP's '08 prospects at Wednesday's Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters.
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Republicans' Mike Duncan highlights polls unfavorable to Clinton
The chairman of the Republican National Committee defended the GOP's '08 prospects at Wednesday's Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters.
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On the dais again, it's the other Clinton
The former president has been mostly an asset in his wife's presidential campaign, but some top Democrats are starting to issue warnings in the media.
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Opinion: The foolishness of economic 'stimulus'
Do we really want to risk prolonging a bad economy?
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On the federal deficit, candidates stay mostly vague
Rising entitlement costs and Iraq war expenses take a back seat to shorter-term stimulus plans.
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In Padilla case, no life sentence
The judge cited harsh military detention to justify a lighter term of 17 years in prison.
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