Topic: The White House
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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
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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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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White House unveils recyclable egg
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Opinion: Obama vs. the culture of greed
There is nothing evil in striving for the American dream that the president has so often lauded, but a kind of nihilistic blindness has led some to put personal gain above all else.
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In Iraq, Obama underscores support for troops
On a surprise visit that lasted less than five hours, the US president also met with Iraq's prime minister.
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Harold and Kumar go to the White House (not Harold though)
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You can't kill F-22, Georgians tell Gates
Should military spending be seen as a 'jobs program'?
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Opinion: What Hank Aaron and Barack Obama have in common
Thirty-five years after Hank defied threats and hate mail to break Babe Ruth’s home-run record Obama is also showing us a deeper realm of courage, resilience, and justice.
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Why the US didn't intervene in the Rwandan genocide
After a disastrous peacekeeping mission in Somalia, the US vowed to stay away from conflicts it didn't understand.
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Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'
The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's on-target message to Muslims
OK, the US is not at war with Islam. Now what?
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For the Obama economic team, talk isn’t cheap
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Shhhh... Joe Biden ditches work for baseball game in Baltimore
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Power Rules
Longtime Washington inside Leslie H. Gelb prescribes common sense as the antidote to US foreign policy blunders.
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Obama, the pragmatist, wins NATO kudos but few troops for Afghan mission
The US president got a ringing endorsement of his new Afghanistan strategy – but only 3,000 new, mostly non-combat troops.
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Obama glides into old Europe with new US image
Obama has been seeking to give moral content to the idea of globalization, saying that what is good for people in one nation is good for everyone.
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Obama woos Europe on Afghanistan
In Strasbourg, the US president cast the war as an international – not just American – problem.
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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: Sleepless in Strasbourg
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On eve of NATO summit, Obama's style poses inherent challenge for Europe
As president heads to France, Europeans ask how best to respond to an ally that is suddenly sending all the signals it has hoped for.
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Obama promises united front with South Korea over North’s planned launch
At a G-20 sideline meeting, he affirms the alliance and avoids discussing controversial trade deal.
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GOP's budget is worlds away from Obama's
While President Obama's budget would expand the scope of government the House GOP alternative aims to return government spending to historical levels.
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Ho-hum. Another Obama nominee doesn't pay taxes
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The Monitor's View: At G-20, is Obama sincere about open trade?
His actions toward protectionism speak louder than his words.
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Germany's hard line on the stimulus: Why Merkel says 'Nein'
Ahead of G-20, German leader balks at more spending and more debt.
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Netanyahu: Israel is serious about peace
The hawkish prime minister, who presented his new government Tuesday, shows a distinct change in style and tactics – though not substance – since his 1996-99 term.
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Obama sells budget to House Democrats
The president meets with skeptics in his own party to boost support for his $3.6 trillion plan.
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House fast-tracks major changes on energy and climate
But how much will they cost Americans, particularly during a recession?
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