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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Palestinian group sounds like Al Qaeda but forgoes violence
Hizb ut-Tahrir moves to fill void left by Hamas in the West Bank
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Padilla sentence: Does terror training merit life?
On Tuesday, a federal judge will announce Al Qaeda recruit's long-awaited prison sentence.
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Would tax rebates work?
The government aims for more spending, but in the past many saved their checks.
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With South Carolina win, McCain is front-runner again.
Loss is major setback for Huckabee. Romney remains contender with win in Nevada.
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Bush calls on Congress to pass $140 billion stimulus package
Democratic congressional leaders hope to have a final deal by Jan. 28.
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South Carolina: McCain's big Southern test
He builds his campaign in the state on lessons from his run in 2000.
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Momentum builds for economic stimulus package
Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats.
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Amid peace talks, an Israeli faction balks
Yisrael Beiteinu left Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's ruling coalition on Jan. 16.
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USA
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In Nevada, a first test of Latinos' leanings in '08 race
The immigration debate has rattled many and may tip them toward the Democrats. But which one?
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A rift over U.S. troop cuts in Iraq
While General Petraeus is in no hurry for more than five brigades to leave, Secretary Gates weighs a bigger drawdown.
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Gaza strike hardens Hamas position
In an interview, key Hamas strategist Mahmoud Zahar discusses how his movement has been preparing for a potentially imminent Israeli assault on Gaza.
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France takes more assertive role in Gulf with planned military base in the U.A.E.
On a three-day trip, President Nicolas Sarkozy also inked economic and nuclear deals with Gulf states.
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In '08, a curtailed agenda for Congress
The economy and education are areas where lawmakers may break partisan gridlock.
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For election 08, youth voter turnout swells
Their numbers surged in the Iowa and New Hampshire contests. Will the trend continue?
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Opinion: And the winner is ... the funnier candidate
Lincoln used humor. So did JFK. Today's contenders should follow suit.
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Fertilizer, frustration fuel Gaza's rockets
A visit to a rocketmaker shows a reliance on very basic materials. The range of rockets fired at Israel has slowly been growing.
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In Baghdad, Rice praises law reintegrating former Baathists
The US supports a new law designed to allow some members of Saddam Hussein's party to return to government.
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Now, economy tops war in election
Indicators like high oil prices and the slumping stock market have voters concerned.
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Coup in the bayou: New Governor Jindal promises change in Louisiana
Inaugurated Monday, he promises to clean up corruption.
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With Rice in Baghdad, U.S. pushes Iraq to clear more 'benchmarks'
The Secretary of State paid a surprise visit Tuesday amid signs that political reconciliation is gaining some traction in Iraq.
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Life in prison for Padilla?
In sentencing, the judge must find that the convicted Al Qaeda recruit aimed to influence a government. But his trial has scant record of motive.
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Opinion: Hillary Clinton's critical choice
Attacking Obama could push youth away from politics.
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Iraq offensive: Clear out militants – and stay.
US, Iraqi operation in Diyala Province draws on a new counterinsurgency model.
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