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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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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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3 novels about home and estrangement
Robert Frost once defined home as “the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” In this week's fiction roundup, three men estranged from their families find out if he was right.
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17 stories from 'Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season’
Writer Mike Freeman explores the undefeated season of the Florida team in his book.
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Reader recommendation: Turn Here Sweet Corn
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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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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Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new study
Teens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.
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State laws legalizing marijuana put Obama in a bind: What are his options?
Voters in Massachusetts, Washington, and Colorado have multiplied the points of conflict between state and federal marijuana laws, making it harder for Obama to formulate a consistent policy.
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Robert Reich Will the Tea Party compromise?
Tea Partiers may be more amenable to an agreement on tax revenues now that the electorate has signaled it doesn’t especially like what the Tea Party has been up to, Reich writes.
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Orchestras feel the squeeze
Financial problems and musician strikes have created a perfect storm of problems for symphonies over the last several years.
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Ballot measures: What message did America send on Election Day? (+video)
American voters rejected ballot measures at a higher rate than usual – suggesting voter fatigue – but two big liberal social issues - legalizing marijuana and same-sex marriage - made historic headway.
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Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Horizons Where do I vote? A primer on finding your local polling place.
'Where do I vote,' you ask? Election 2012 is here. We run through a couple of online tools that help make the whole voting process much easier.
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Obama, Romney teams 'lawyer up' for Election Day vote disputes
Thousands of partisan lawyers and poll-watchers have fanned out across the country, ready to fight over contested votes on Election Day. Nobody wants a repeat of Florida's contentious 2000 recount.
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Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
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Election Day: Does Obama have the edge? (+video)
The final polls show President Obama with a slight lead. But Republicans show greater enthusiasm for turning out. So the race this Election Day is far from over.
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Campaign 2012: Is Obama betting it all on Bill?
There's no arguing that former President Bill Clinton has been an asset on the campaign trail for President Barack Obama. In the final days of the campaign, especially in the battleground states, Obama is leaning heavily on Clinton.
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. beset by difficulties, but Election Day isn't one
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) of Illinois has been absent from Congress since June, citing his health. He's also under investigation by a House ethics panel and, reportedly, the FBI. But he looks poised to sail to reelection, polling shows.
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How Maryland's gay marriage vote could echo beyond blue states
Maryland is one of three states that could be the first to endorse gay marriage by popular vote. The Nov. 6 referendum will be a test for African-Americans and could hint at a shift in suburbia.
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Decoder Wire Obama vs. Romney: What do their schedules say about presidential race? (+video)
At this point, the candidates are going only to the places they’re most needed. President Obama will be in Ohio at least four times, while Mitt Romney is spending all Thursday in Virginia.
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Hurricane Sandy: Life without power
On Wednesday night 44 million in the Northeast still had no power. The scale of destruction brought by Hurricane Sandy has been beyond anything power companies have dealt with before.
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Mitt Romney plans Pennsylvania ad blitz. Can he turn state red?
Pennsylvania is one of the blue states where the Romney team says momentum has changed the campaign calculus. But other factors might be behind the decision to ramp up ads there, too.
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Hurricane Sandy suspends presidential campaign? Hardly. (+video)
President Obama is in Washington handling storm response, but the Democrats have plenty of other political activity going. So does Team Romney, including travel to 'storm relief events.'
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How hurricane Sandy tests Obama, Romney
Both candidates have suspended campaigning for now, though Obama surrogates haven't. The president needs to handle the storm well, while Romney has to be careful not to politicize the event.
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Wolf hunting returns to Wisconsin: But how humane will it be?
Wisconsin will open its first wolf-hunting season in decades Monday – a testament to the recovery of the Midwestern population. But native American groups are opposed and controversy still swirls about the use of dogs.
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Focus Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood
The 174 propositions on state ballots point to evolving opinions on marijuana, same-sex marriage, health care, and more. Do the initiatives show the power of direct democracy or lack of legislative leadership?
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Biden-Ryan debate: why it doesn’t matter, and why it does (+video)
Vice presidential debates have no history of swinging presidential races. But after President Obama's subpar performance last week, Vice President Joe Biden faces pressure Thursday night.
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NFL's Goodell upholds some player suspensions in Saints' 'Bountygate' probe
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Saint players Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith must sit out several games this season. But he reduced the penalties on former Saints Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove.
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iPad school: New media is altering teaching style, creates digital students
iPads and smartphones are two examples of new media forms changing how teachers design lesson plans and interact with students. Digital learning is being increasingly advocated in urban schools across the country.
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