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Briefing IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged 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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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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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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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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GOP convention: Who is the mystery speaker Thursday night?
There’s an enticing blank on the Republican convention speakers’ schedule for Thursday night. Speculation is fierce among the vast press corps as to who (or what) it might be. Here is our list.
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In Israel, raft of new laws shows rise of the right
A spate of right-wing legislation is picking up supporters in the Israeli public, frustrated with uncertainty and their international isolation.
08/04/2011 04:03 pm -
The Vote Obama's lead in 2012 presidential election vanishes, poll finds
A new Pew poll finds that 41 percent favor President Obama in the presidential election, while 40 percent favor a generic Republican candidate. Earlier in the year, Mr. Obama had been ahead.
07/28/2011 05:27 pm -
Michele Bachmann: Who are the anti-Bachmann bloggers?
Michele Bachmann has been in the cross-hairs of Minnesota Republican women bloggers, who are behind many mainstream media stories today about Michele Bachmann.
07/19/2011 01:28 pm -
Rick Perry's most rapt audience: Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney
A Perry candidacy for the 2012 GOP nomination could be devastating for conservative rival Michele Bachmann. Rick Perry would also be a bigger threat than Bachmann to moderate Mitt Romney.
07/18/2011 05:06 pm -
Vox News Sarah Palin biopic opens in theaters. How's it doing?
The Sarah Palin documentary 'The Undefeated' was never going to beat 'Harry Potter' at the box office. But at one theater in conservative Orange County, Calif., only the reviewer showed up.
07/16/2011 05:37 pm -
Sarah Palin to decide on White House bid by late summer
Sarah Palin says she would campaign for a candidate with 'good executive experience' and a 'servant's heart' who wasn't so 'obsessively partisan that they can't just do what's right.'
07/14/2011 02:00 pm -
Bigger threat to Michele Bachmann: Media scrutiny or Rick Perry?
For the moment, Rep. Michele Bachmann has established herself as the top threat to Mitt Romney in the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. A series of media investigations could take a toll, but the bigger potential problem is wildcard Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
07/13/2011 06:58 pm -
Betty Ford to Michelle Obama: How seven first ladies have changed the office
Former presidents, politicians, and the family of former first lady Betty Ford gathered today in Palm Springs, Calif., to celebrate her life. Mrs. Ford, who died Friday, is remembered for her honest demeanor and dedication to equal rights. Since her husband's presidency, Betty Ford has passed the mantle of first lady to six other women. Here are the contributions each made:
07/12/2011 07:00 pm -
The Vote Is Sarah Palin sending mixed messages in her Newsweek article?
Sarah Palin's decidedly unpresidential pose on the cover of Newsweek suggests that she has decided not to run, even as she tells the magazine, 'I do believe that I can win.'
07/11/2011 08:03 pm -
Vox News Five picks for Michele Bachmann campaign song, now that Tom Petty said no
'American Girl' is nixed, per rocker Tom Petty. Now what song will play when GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann walks onstage? Here are five possible alternatives.
06/29/2011 04:17 pm -
The Vote Is it too late for Sarah Palin to run for president?
Sarah Palin has folks all atwitter with her visit to Iowa to attend the premier of a documentary film about her. Amid the mystery over her bus tour, is an announcement in the works?
06/28/2011 07:57 pm -
How Pakistan's Imran Khan taps anti-Americanism to fuel political rise
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is to Pakistan what Sarah Palin is to the US: controversial, and, arguably, a force to be reckoned with.
06/28/2011 01:02 pm -
Two key tests for Michele Bachmann and her presidential bid
Rep. Michele Bachmann announced her presidential candidacy Monday, saying she is a 'bold choice.' Can she win the Iowa caucuses? And can she broaden her appeal beyond the tea party?
06/27/2011 01:08 pm -
Michele Bachmann 'the one to watch' as she kicks off her presidential campaign
Michele Bachmann won neck-and-neck status with presumed front-runner Mitt Romney in the first Des Moines Register Iowa Poll. But with a serious candidacy come tough questions about her record and political assertions.
06/26/2011 05:47 pm -
Iowa in the spotlight with Sarah Palin and President Obama visiting Tuesday
Iowa will enjoy two bursts of the political spotlight on Tuesday when President Obama and potential Republican presidential contender Sarah Palin visit the state.
06/25/2011 04:31 pm -
Chapter & Verse Bristol Palin's memoir "Not Afraid of My Life" is less of a cautionary tale and more of a rant
Bristol Palin vents about her ex and the McCains, but if she's learned some life lessons they don't come through in her memoir.
06/23/2011 04:14 pm -
Culture Cafe An interview with 'Bad Teacher' star Lucy Punch
'Bad Teacher' star Lucy Punch talks about getting vomited on by Cameron Diaz in ‘Bad Teacher,’ the inspiration for her outrageous character, shooting a love scene with Justin Timberlake and her new role in the comic book-turned-TV pilot, ‘Powers.'
06/23/2011 03:25 pm -
The Vote Sarah Palin bus tour not dead, but still shrouded in mystery
The Sarah Palin bus tour is on hiatus, not dead, the former governor assured her Facebook fans. But without an itinerary or any apparent future stops, the media figured the show was over.
06/23/2011 01:51 pm -
The Vote Obama impersonator gets hook at GOP meeting. Why was he hired?
Did organizers of the Republican Leadership Conference give an Obama impersonator the hook because of racially insensitive jokes or because he was making digs at GOP candidates? Hard to say. But the RLC should have known what was coming.
06/20/2011 06:23 pm -
The Vote Golf summit: Obama and Boehner win $2 each
No word on what the president and the House speaker talked about during their golf summit Saturday. But Obama and Boehner shared a cart. And they outshot Team Biden-Kasich.
06/18/2011 06:49 pm -
Can Jon Huntsman really carve out a path to the GOP nomination?
Jon Huntsman, set to announce his presidential bid on Tuesday, will skip the Iowa caucuses and is little-known in New Hampshire, the first primary state. His biggest hurdle: Mitt Romney.
06/16/2011 10:12 am -
Vox News Michele Bachmann to Glenn Beck: Obama has secret plan to end Medicare
As a presidential candidate, Michele Bachmann is a fierce anti-Obamacare choice. Earlier this week on a Glenn Beck show, she offered her view of what Obama intends to do with Medicare.
06/15/2011 03:36 pm -
Why Michele Bachmann is no Sarah Palin
Newsweek's Washington Bureau Chief warns that Rep. Michele Bachmann should not be underestimated as a presidential contender in the 2012 race.
06/15/2011 09:51 am -
The Monitor's View Jobs-focused education leaves history in the dustbin
New test scores on history and civics reveal how little American students know their nation's past. Yet such knowledge is essential for active citizens.
06/14/2011 04:35 pm -
The Vote Michele Bachmann: Is she the Mike Huckabee of 2012?
Like the folksy and articulate Huckabee, Michele Bachmann could appeal to evangelical Christian voters in Iowa. She has even hired his former campaign manager. But can she be more than a spoiler?
06/14/2011 03:38 pm
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