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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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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Think you know the White House? Take our quiz.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is one of the most famous addresses in the world, but how much do you really know about America's executive mansion and its presidential inhabitants?
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The question of race and a more solid brotherhood
A Christian Science perspective.
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Israel sees more US 'understanding' on Iran's nukes
Defense Secretary Robert Gates reassured Israelis that the offer to talk to Tehran isn't open-ended, but some caution that Obama's basic policy on the issue has not changed.
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Obama cites that great Chinese philosopher, Yao Ming
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Gibbs: Glass more than half full on healthcare
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Twitter not banned in Obama White House after all
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Medal of Honor to be awarded, only the sixth since 9/11
Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. He is the second service member to receive the military's highest honor for action in Afghanistan. But the award was given 246 times in Vietnam.
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How Cambridge police stared down a president
The police union's combative press conference Friday was an example of how the profession closes ranks in times of trouble.
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To move nation past 'stupidly' comment, Obama speaks again
The president stepped in, saying he should have chosen different words in discussing the arrest of Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., in an attempt to defuse the rapidly escalating situation.
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Robert Gibbs experiments on White House press corps
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Does Obama regret saying the police acted stupidly? Nope.
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Opinion: Gates, race, and 'driving while black'
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In Obama's White House, Twitter is banned
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Review: 'In the Loop'
This biting political satire will have you laughing hard as it skewers London and Washington politicos in the run-up to war.
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Obama makes his case for health reform
At his news conference Wednesday night, the president addressed healthcare, the economy, and the arrest of black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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Police and blacks: old tensions slow to heal
Obama had harsh words Wednesday for how police handled the arrest of Harvard professor Gates.
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Obama’s budget czar pleads for patience on economic recovery
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On healthcare, Blue Dogs finally bite
The House's caucus of conservative Democrats has long threatened its party's leadership only to fall in line. But Blue Dogs are taking a harder line on healthcare.
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In drive for health reform, Obama must win over independents
Independents now make up 34 percent of the electorate. Polls suggest they're worried about the cost of reform, but are not averse to a public option.
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Breaking News: Michelle Obama gets new hairdo
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Opinion: Policy on Burma shouldn't pivot on Aung San Suu Kyi
Millions still need her. But her release should not be the focal point of US policy toward the junta.
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Britain: Ronald Reagan in bronze
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Dick Cheney: the nation’s best protected author
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Will Guantánamo close on time?
Halfway to President Obama’s deadline, basic aspects of the closure are undecided.
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On healthcare, Obama plays beat the clock
In public speeches and back-room arm-twisting, the president is still pushing to have a bill done as soon as possible. But his real deadline is the end of the year.
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US, India agree on nuclear and defense deals
During her visit to India, Secretary of State Clinton also announced that Prime Minister Singh will make the first state visit under Obama.
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