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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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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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Shredding war's dark memories
Iraq war veterans release their angst by turning their uniforms into paper.
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Sen. John Ensign scandal gets deeper with allegation of lobbying misdeeds
Did Senator Ensign violate a lobbying ban by helping a former staffer who's wife he had had an affair with? Ethics watchdogs think so.
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Not safe from layoffs in this recession: the public sector
The unemployment report on Friday showed 53,000 fewer government jobs in September.
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True Compass
For the first time, a glimpse of the Kennedys from the inside.
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Another Biden for Senate?
Beau Biden, son of the vice president, is back from a year in Iraq. He'd start a Senate run in Delaware with a leg up, but 2010 looks to be a tough election for Democrats.
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Schwarzenegger leads governors' summit on global warming
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is touting efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by states and provinces worldwide ahead of the Dec. 6 UN climate change summit in Copenhagen.
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For Alan Grayson, a liberal rebel, 'die quickly' was tame
Rep. Alan Grayson said the Republican healthcare plan was for sick people to 'die quickly.' He is bringing a new style of raw confrontation to Congress.
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Opinion: Health care in Massachusetts: a warning for America
The Bay State's mandatory insurance law is raising costs, limiting access, and lowering care.
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The lobbyist through history: villainy and virtue
Once, a good pistol and congressional stationery were influence enough for lobbyists.
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Baucus’s Senate panel whacks away at healthcare amendments
Finance Committee cuts 61 amendments, leaving just 503 to go. Among the major issues remaining: a public option.
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Five things you may not know about the Fourth
Buried in the history of this annual celebration are some surprises.
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Paul Kirk, a Kennedy confidant, to fill vacant Senate seat
The appointment of Paul Kirk to Ted Kennedy's seat means Democrats will have their 60-seat filibuster-proof majority when the Senate votes on a healthcare bill this fall.
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Paul Kirk comes to the Senate at crucial time for Democrats
Paul Kirk, a longtime friend of Ted Kennedy, restores the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.
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No place like home: Brazilian immigrants leave US for better job prospects
The deep US recession – and a rebound in Brazil – have reversed the flow of migration. Will other immigrants follow?
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Kennedy gets wish, Senate seat to be filled soon
The Massachusetts Senate voted Tuesday to let the governor appoint an interim replacement for the late Ted Kennedy. Former Gov. Michael Dukakis is the favorite.
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Shark-fishing contests raise controversy
Waters churn as advocates tussle over sport-fishing contests.
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UN summit: Can Obama meet expectations on climate change?
Obama pledged to tackle global warming in his presidential campaign. Now the world waits to see if he takes a leadership role at a climate change meeting at the UN Tuesday.
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Values Voters Summit is a more genteel anti-Obama tea party
But the rhetoric is just as confrontational. And it’s got most of the likely GOP presidential candidates lining up for a straw poll.
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Massachusetts House OKs allowing a 'temp' to fill Kennedy seat
Bill approved Thursday permits the governor to appoint an interim senator until the special election. Action moves to Senate, where delay is likely.
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Massachusetts lawmakers debate Kennedy replacement
The state Senate and House are scheduled Thursday to consider a bill allowing the governor to temporarily fill Edward Kennedy's Senate seat.
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Obama pushes bank reform, but Americans worry it won't happen
The momentum for reform tends to fade when the economy shows signs of returning to normal after a crisis.
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The Monitor's View: What Joe, Serena, and Kayne had to learn
The lawmaker, athlete, and rapper delivered low blows – and reminded America of the need for a higher, more civil discourse.
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CBO: Baucus healthcare plan would cut deficit
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The error in 'era'
The Monitor's language columnist considers how a particular term for measuring time has been hard at work lately.
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