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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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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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Briefing
Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism
The main suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two brothers from Chechnya, a Russian republic that has been the scene of cyclical revolts and brutal crackdowns for the past 200 years.
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4 ways US can boost cyber security
The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
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Candidates now focus on financial crisis
Obama and McCain hope to jump-start the economy, but their plans clearly differ.
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John McCain's September surprise
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Media to McCain: Are you going to debate?
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McCain cancels Letterman. Letterman rips McCain
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Congress is wary of the push to bail out Wall Street
Lawmakers are watching the stock market as an indicator of whether to buy Bush's plan.
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Emerging markets hit hard by Wall Street crisis
But Russia, Brazil, and China are expected to have the cash and domestic growth to weather the storm.
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McCain political director: ground game taking off
Though McCain’s ground effort started late, old Bush hand Mike DuHaime says it can catch up with Obama’s.
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Did John McCain throw the ultimate Hail-Mary?
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In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay
The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.
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Bush, at the U.N., warns world again of extremist threats
He also singles out Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program as endangering international security.
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Focus less on the S.A.T., study tells colleges
Exams tied to school curricula may be a viable alternative for admissions assessment, a year-long study says.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Washington's role in regulating the financial sector, why cadets enlist in the military, anticipatory self-defense, and sexual harassment.
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Surprise: Old-growth forests soak up CO2
Woodlands in developed world also absorb CO2. What will impact be on global climate talks?
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Detainees' rights subverted at Guantánamo, their lawyers say
A federal judge asks for statements from two guards accused of threatening a detainee.
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Opinion: Beyond a bailout, Wall Street needs new rules
Pay plans that pushed CEOs to 'roll the dice' must go.
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Physical newspapers aren’t dying off – they’re evolving
Column: I may not subscribe for home delivery, but I read the news more than ever.
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Pakistan fires on U.S. helicopters
Sunday's incident inflames debate over whether Pakistan's new president can develop an effective counterinsurgency strategy.
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New polls show Obama and McCain tied everywhere (almost)
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Why some firms are bailed out and others ignored
Those sinking in the wake of the real estate plunge get different treatment. For the overall economy, it makes sense.
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Socially responsible investing: Can fund screens be trusted?
Knowing whether funds live up to their promises to weed out certain companies remains a tall order.
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How $700 billion Paulson-Bernanke plan may help house prices
Economists hope the proposed bailout will boost confidence and end the cycle of falling real estate values.
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Schools: Obama stresses more investment, McCain parental choice
A growing chorus of business and education-reform advocates are hoping the next president will create a ‘Sputnik moment’ for education.
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The debates: high stakes, sound bites and zingers
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Moscow's moves in Georgia track a script by right-wing prophet
Is Alexander Dugin really the new sage of the Kremlin?
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