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IRS chief: Inappropriate Screening Was Broader

IRS chief: Inappropriate Screening Was Broader

(AP) By ALAN FRAM – The Internal Revenue Service’s screening of groups seeking tax-exempt status was broader and lasted longer than has been previously disclosed, the new head of the agency said Monday. An internal IRS document obtained by The

Poll: GOP Support for Rubio Plummets

Poll: GOP Support for Rubio Plummets

As Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) continues to push ahead with the “Gang of Eight” immigration reform bill currently winding its way through the Senate, his popularity has dropped drastically among potential Republican voters. Rubio, who once said that without proper

Why Conservatives Should Celebrate Nelson Mandela

Why Conservatives Should Celebrate Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s illness has brought the South African icon back into the news, and conservatives have begun to debate his legacy. Mandela was a leftist whose African National Congress (ANC) built ties to the Soviet Union during the struggle against

Schieffer Wonders Why Congress Doesn't Want To Do Anything

Schieffer Wonders Why Congress Doesn't Want To Do Anything

Sometimes it seems like there’s an enormous disconnect between conservatives/libertarians and the left-leaning journalists who occupy the influential editorial offices and anchor desks in mainstream media. A prime example is CBS News’ sage veteran Bob Schieffer.  Schieffer used his editorial

NSA Chief Jokes: 'I Can't Read That Good'

NSA Chief Jokes: 'I Can't Read That Good'

GEN. KEITH ALEXANDER, DIRECTOR, NSA: “When — on Friday, we pushed a Congress over 50 cases where these contributed to the understanding and, in many cases, disruptions of terrorist plots. And I brought with me a quote, because I thought

AMA Working with Mayors to Target Sugary Drinks

AMA Working with Mayors to Target Sugary Drinks

The American Medical Association is echoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; they have now stated that they will join with states to ban sugary drinks from those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance. AMA

Olympic Protestors Promised 'Dialogue'

Olympic Protestors Promised 'Dialogue'

(AP) Brazil leader breaks silence about protestsBy MARCO SIBAJA, JENNY BARCHFIELD and BRADLEY BROOKSAssociated PressBRASILIA, BrazilBrazilian President Dilma Rousseff ended her near-silence about days of massive, violent protests, saying in a prime-time TV broadcast Friday that peaceful demonstrations were part

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

(AP) IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonusesBy STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated PressWASHINGTONAlready reeling from a pair of scandals, the Internal Revenue Service is drawing new criticism over plans to hand out millions of dollars in employee bonuses. The Obama administration