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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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10 Mardi Gras recipes
Recipes from Stir It Up! bloggers to bring some pizazz to your Mardi Gras menu.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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4 smart ways to rebuild after superstorm Sandy
Early estimates of the damage from superstorm Sandy are staggering. In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on rebuilding. It is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.
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The Year Before the Flood
Music, race, politics, and history come together in this author’s examination of the year he spent in New Orleans.
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In Pictures: America's fastest-growing cities
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In Pictures: Endangered animals
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Will 'that John Wayne dude’ run for Louisiana senator?
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Opinion: Grade for charter schools? 'Needs improvement'
Without safeguards, they could become martyrs in the reform movement, instead of pioneers.
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What Katrina has wrought, four years later
New Orleans will never be the same. Neither will Americans' view of government's role in disasters.
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Benny & Shrimp
Two warm-hearted titles for late-summer reads.
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Who still wants to be a young Republican?
In the age of Obama, the GOP scrambles to attract a new generation of voters.
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In New Orleans, a plan to bring back a favorite vegetable
After Hurricane Katrina, a traditional vegetable failed to flourish, but one man is vying for its recovery.
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In the steps of John James Audubon
The ornithologist's equipment may have been primitive but his powers of concentration were legendary.
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Jefferson's bribery conviction: a mixed legacy
Justice Department prevailed in the infamous 'freezer cash' case, but it lost ground in law enforcement's ability to wiretap or investigate members of Congress.
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OMG! Driving while texting might soon be illegal
Democratic senators proposed a bill Wednesday that would pressure all states to prohibit drivers from texting. Fourteen states already do.
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The Monitor's View: A trigger lock for the gun lobby
The Senate and state legislators have blocked efforts to extend 'conceal-and-carry.' That should stiffen their resolve.
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Which states get the most federal money?
The government spent $9,184 per person last year. But the money was not distributed evenly among the 50 states.
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With arrests, New Jersey stakes claim as corruption capital
Latest dragnet includes mayors and state assemblymen with 44 arrests so far.
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Are 'mature' video games worse than rated-R movies?
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Democrats battle to regain healthcare momentum
Obama launched a campaign on health reform Monday, but opposition is building on both sides of the aisle.
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Opinion: Why the left misjudges GOP sex scandals
As in Sanford's case, what matters to the Christian right is not so much the behavior of their leaders as the repentance they show after their fall from grace.
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Where does Palin's exit leave GOP for 2012?
First, Sen. John Ensign and Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having affairs. Friday, Palin left politics (for now). But the list of potential Republican candidates for the White House is still long.
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Air France plane didn't break up? Skepticism grows.
Many wonder how French investigators, who announced their findings Thursday, could arrive at that conclusion when so little evidence has been recovered.
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Fastest-growing cities seek to beat recession soonest
Cities in Texas, North Carolina, and California dominated the top 10 list of fastest-growing US cities in 2008.
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New budget year finds many states still scrambling
Some will need to make midyear cuts, beyond what they've sliced from their budgets already, say fiscal experts.
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Not going to college? How about a 'career diploma' from high school?
The provision in Louisiana puts the state in the center of a national debate about where to set the bar for high school graduation.
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Search for Air France black boxes expected to continue
Locator signals from Flight 447's black boxes may fade after June 30, but investigators are likely to keep looking anyway.
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