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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?
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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US Justice Department to bring criminal charges against 'enemy combatant'

The move places the last remaining "enemy combatant" in the US before a civilian court instead of a military tribunal.
Budget debate launches new tea party

Tax protesters gather around the country. Is it a GOP put-up job?
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Opinion: Europe's off-again, on-again crush on Obama

Europe wants a strong US lead – as long as it's in the 'right' direction.
The Monitor's View: A road map to better US roads

Congress should heed a panel that suggests replacing a tax on gas with one on miles driven.
Obama gives lawmakers a budget plateful

GOP says the White House plan means more taxes on all Americans
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The Obama budget’s big ambitions

The plan, projecting a $1.7 trillion deficit, includes a down payment on universal healthcare.
Obamas credit Stevie Wonder for true love
Obama adjusts timing on Iraq withdrawal

The president listens to tactical commanders in extending it to 19 months.
Lawmakers craft role in time of crisis

Republican members weigh working with Obama versus more traditional opposition role.
Citing 'crisis,' Obama sketches recovery plan, lauds the American character

His national address Tuesday was part acknowledgment of the grave economic challenges, part pep talk.
Colombia's worry: looser US ties

Officials visiting this week press for continued funding of an antidrug strategy and passage of a free-trade agreement.
End of home price slide in sight?

January prices slipped more, but may help clear the glut of homes, stabilizing the market.
The President’s Therapist
Cookies worthy of a president

She couldn't help but send the presidential family her award-winning cookies through a friend.
As war ebbs, Europe returns to Iraq

France and Germany opposed the US-led invasion but are now eyeing new investments in the war-torn country.
Obama's poll numbers after first month? Eh. He's average.
Obama's big speech - aides say he's done more than anyone, ever
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Dow plunges to a nearly 12-year low

Concerns about banks and AIG weigh on markets.
Michelle Obama supports community gardens
Is it time for Burris to go?

Calls grow for him to resign as a perjury probe proceeds.
Obama aims to cut deficit in half by ’13

This week is about the budget, as he issues his first, hosts a ‘fiscal responsibility summit.’
CNBC's Santelli sparks GOP outrage over Obama mortgage plan