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 says it loves American cars after ousting GM executive
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Obama in Europe: More DVDs for Gordon Brown?
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On European trip, rock-star Obama faces skeptical allies
While he is popular, American policies are not. He will be hard-pressed to win concessions on his plans for the economy or Afghanistan.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's foreign-policy credo: listen and lead
In this century, American presidents will have to listen more than they’re used to.
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After GM, will Obama steer other firms, too?
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Obama ratchets up pressure on GM, Chrysler
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Time to green this old (White) House -- again
What's already been done to make the White House environmentally friendly -- and what else could be done.
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Obama wants more reform from GM, Chrysler
The two automakers seek additional $22 billion from the US, even as the president signals their plans aren’t adequate.
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Turnover at GM, as US seeks greater auto reforms
CEO Rick Wagoner is said to be out. In assessing industry's plans for revival, Obama has asserted that the automakers 'aren't there yet.'
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Clinton says US shares responsibility for Mexico's drug violence
The "insatiable" American demand for illegal drugs is part of the problem, she says, and hints at changes ahead in US drug-control policies.
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Obama's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President's plan for the increasingly troubled region is ambitious, although his goals are more limited than Bush's.
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The Monitor's View: Rev up the small-business engine
The G-20 must remember that credit is not the only fuel needed by this driver of economic recovery.
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For Obama, an online do-over of Tuesday's press conference
He revisits same themes, but Thursday's inaugural Internet town hall was a friendlier showcase for the president's ideas.
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Lawmakers dig into White House budget
Deficit projections mean even Democrats are looking for ways to trim, some of them gimmicky.
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Going online with Obama: Will he play fair?
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Legalize pot? Obama just says no to marijuana - Twitterers upset
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Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments
From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.
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US tightens up violent Mexican border
Hillary Clinton arrives Wednesday with a new border security plan that signals greater cooperation between the two countries.
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Obama rallies Democrats to his budget
But they're worried about massive deficit estimates, so even some lawmakers in his own party have their whittling knives out.
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Pentagon to show softer side to the world
Gates picks an admiral with diplomatic skills to command US troops in Europe.
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The Monitor's View: Heading off healthcare inflation
The White House is focusing on efficiency in healthcare. Easier said than done.
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US and European paths to recovery diverge
Ahead of the G-20 economic summit, a divide grows over the balance of regulation and stimulus.
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A new vegetable garden in 8 easy steps
Everything you need to know to start a vegetable garden.
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