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
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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Who's in charge?
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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In strikes on US in Afghanistan, Taliban reveals new potency
Two attacks on American forces come as allies Pakistan and Afghanistan are calling for dialog with the Taliban.
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Ups and downs in history of one-party rule
If Obama wins and Democrats gain greater control in Congress, it could happen.
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Romney: Giving up on McCain or just trying to raise money?
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GOP warns of one-party power
Republicans hope to head off a filibuster-proof Senate controlled by Democrats.
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McCain grasps for critical red states with 8 days to go
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Opinion: What Bush should do next: run for Congress
He's in the perfect spot to be effective there.
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How Obama's tax plans would 'spread the wealth around'
Expect income and estate taxes to be raised on the most wealthy, not "Joe the Plumber."
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USA
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More Republicans jump ship - Weld, McClellan support Obama
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A new era for campaign finance
Obama’s fundraising record could signal the end of public funding for major candidates.
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George W. Bush and pop culture's perception
More than all his predecessors, Bush may see his legacy shaped by the barrage of new media.
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A push for development abroad
Despite economic crisis, Bush urges the US and other wealthy nations to maintain foreign aid.
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The Tyranny of Oil
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France's Sarkozy emerging as leading figure
President Nicolas Sarkozy heads to Asia this week to broach the idea of bringing India and China together with G-8 nations in a 'Bretton Woods II' framework of economic rules.
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USA
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Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
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USA
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Why Virginia may tilt to Obama
A long-time red state is now a tossup due to fast-growing exurbs.
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USA
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Opinion: US national security's challenge: communication
History shows what happens when agencies don't talk.
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A financial new world order?
Bush says reforms must improve, not fetter, the free market; Europeans hint at more robust intervention.
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Review: 'W.'
Rushed out before Election Day, Oliver Stone's biographical take on the president offers no new insight into George W.
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History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally
European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.
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