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Opinion 4 ways Obama should work with US business to combat China’s cyberspying
If the US wishes to stop this Chinese economic cyber-espionage, a true public-private partnership is needed. Here are four ways President Obama should work with US business to combat Chinese cyberspying.
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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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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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Briefing 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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The Monitor's View Gremlins in Kremlin's arms surge
A conventional and nuclear buildup will end up hurting Russia's economy.
03/19/2009 01:00 am -
Fed’s treasury-bond gambit: mother of all rescue plans
As much as $1 trillion will lower long-term loan rates like mortgages but it raises the specter of inflation.
03/19/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US considers broadening drone airstrikes in Pakistan
Obama urged to expand attacks beyond tribal areas to territory controlled by the Pakistani government.
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
USA
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Chaos in the White House - Obama's teleprompter blows up
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote March Madness: Obama picks McCain's team to lose in first round
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy With AIG, Congress enters new phase in ecomony's crisis
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
OMB's Orszag and GM boss Wagoner warn on health care costs
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
White House budget chief says Obama not over-reaching with spending plan
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Obama to appear on Leno - will he bring a teleprompter?
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
Schools wrestle with how to spend stimulus funds
Should they launch new programs to help kids or try to save jobs threatened by tough economic times?
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama rebalances US drug policy
His drug czar – Seattle's police chief – knows the need for treatment and enforcement.
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
Climate may heat crises, too, military analysts say
Competition for resources, ‘climate migrants,’ failed states are among top concerns.
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Red Cross report says detainees at CIA 'black sites' were tortured
The confidential report, published Sunday, could bolster calls for legal action against the Bush administration.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Gibbs on Cheney's remarks: "I guess Limbaugh was busy"
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about respect for the members of the US Armed Services, the effect of global warming on Canada's boreal forests, and how churches can keep their congregants.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Obama budget: restoring income equality in the US?
Liberal economists see the $3.6 trillion proposal as a 'step in the right direction.'
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy AIG: We'll pay bonuses back
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green A NAFTA for carbon trading?
In a post on the Nature Conservancy's blog, David Cleary argues for a "Free Carbon-Trading Area of the Americas," which would allow US companies to gain credits for carbon offsets purchased in Latin America.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Despite Steele’s rough start, many in GOP optimistic
The new party chair has been mired in internal feuds, but expectations for next elections are building.
03/15/2009 01:00 am -
USA
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Jim Cramer must be getting PR advice from Roland Burris
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
Good-bye, privatization; hello, nationalization
The Monitor's language columnist observes how Americans seem to be losing (some of) their fear of a hitherto scary term.
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
USA
03/12/2009 01:00 am -
Is Obama taking on too much?
Bolstered by high approval ratings, the president sees a limited window of opportunity to enact his agenda.
03/11/2009 01:00 am
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