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• A look at the tangle of money in politics: the IRS and its tea party tempest - Washington Post
  NPR (blog)A look at the tangle of money in politics: the IRS and its tea party tempestWashington PostThe central issue is whether IRS agents who determine whether nonprofit organizations have to pay federal income taxes played political favorites or even broke the law when they subjected tea party groups and other conservative organizations to special ...Why The IRS Scandal Is Built To LastNPR (blog)Aide: Obama learned about IRS from news accountsThe Seattle TimesPersonal attack against president driven by politicsBoston GlobeSeacoastonline.com -KOAT Albuquerque -www.worldbulletin.netall 313 news articles »
  
• A killing in Karachi - The Economist (blog)
  The News InternationalA killing in KarachiThe Economist (blog)THE police in Karachi say they still have an open mind about the murder, late on May 18th, of Zohra Shahid Hussain, a senior politician with the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), or Movement for Justice. The three young men on a motorcycle who ...Blood stains Pakistan's politicseNCAall 158 news articles »
  
• NRA tactics: Take no prisoners - Bangor Daily News
  NRA tactics: Take no prisonersBangor Daily NewsAs a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association with an “A+” rating for her voting record in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Debra Maggart never imagined that her political career would end this way. Maggart, who chaired the Republican ...and more »
  
• L.A.'s Political Boys Club - Daily Beast
  Daily BeastL.A.'s Political Boys ClubDaily BeastL.A. political consultant John Thomas speculates that the guys on the Council will try to hide the disparity with heaping helpings of TLC for Angelino women. “I'm not sure what specifically will change in terms of policy-making with no women on the ...and more »
  
• Hubbard: Tax-exempt politics - Denver Post
  Hubbard: Tax-exempt politicsDenver PostSo-called 501(c)(4) "social welfare" groups have increasingly been putting money into political campaigns — their spending increased from about $40 million in 2004 to upwards of $150 million in 2008, according to the Center for Responsive Politics ...and more »
  
• Washington's robust market for attacks, half-truths - Boston Globe
  Boston GlobeWashington's robust market for attacks, half-truthsBoston GlobeHyperbole and distortion are common, a carryover from the rhetorical free-for-all of political campaigns; the result is that there is much public confusion about the issues, about what is fact and what is merely an interested parties claim. Gun control ...
  
• Shady characters and politics - MiamiHerald.com
  MiamiHerald.comShady characters and politicsMiamiHerald.comIn A Delicate Truth, John le Carré plunges us into Operation Wildlife, a secret anti-terrorist strike being staged in Gibraltar by an odd mix of British Special Forces and American mercenaries. The British diplomat on the ground is a curious choice ...and more »
  
• Politics, Bribery Charges Swirl Around Ugandan Oil - ABC News
  ABC NewsPolitics, Bribery Charges Swirl Around Ugandan OilABC NewsEven before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a president whose firm control of the ...Politics, bribery charges swirl around fledgling Uganda oil industryDenver Postall 5 news articles »
  
• How your muscles impact your politics - USA Today - USA TODAY
  How your muscles impact your politics - USA TodayUSA TODAYThe findings confirmed the researchers' hunch that stronger people were more likely to politically fight for their own self-interest in the same way strong cavemen would have physically fought for theirs, notes Science Blog. "While many think of ...and more »
  
• IRS Targeting Scandal Rooted in Campaign-Finance Politics - U.S. News & World Report
  U.S. News & World ReportIRS Targeting Scandal Rooted in Campaign-Finance PoliticsU.S. News & World ReportOusted IRS Chief Steve Miller takes his seat on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 17, 2013, after a break as he testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) practice of targeting applicants for ...IRS chief denies politics drove Tea Party screening - USA TodayUSA TODAYCamp: Politics behind IRS leaksPoliticoIRS probe ignored most influential groupsFrederick News Post (subscription)Fox News -The Seattle Timesall 524 news articles »
  

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• Ukip Could Take Lib Dems Place In Election Debates, Suggests Liam Fox - Huffington Post UK
  Ukip Could Take Lib Dems Place In Election Debates, Suggests Liam FoxHuffington Post UKUkip could take the Liberal Democrats' place in the next general election leaders' debates, Liam Fox has suggested. David Cameron has previously dismissed calls for Nigel Farage to be allowed to take part in the televised discussions but that decision ...
  
• Hispanic voting patterns don't correlate to major immigration debates or ... - Power Line (blog)
  Hispanic voting patterns don't correlate to major immigration debates or ...Power Line (blog)This mixed bag of history hardly supports the notion that the road to success (or less pronounced failure) with Hispanic voters in presidential elections can be found in amnesty. Rather, it suggests that immigration debates and/or legislation are not ...
  
• Pakistan Elections 2013: Nawaz Sharif's Unofficial Victory Announcement Makes ... - Carbonated.tv
  Carbonated.tvPakistan Elections 2013: Nawaz Sharif's Unofficial Victory Announcement Makes ...Carbonated.tvThough it's true that the public is wrong to start off this kind of debate now, but the fact is that they have strong basis to criticize Nawaz Sharif for his previous two terms which were probably the worst, developmentally speaking, for all the other ...As Pakistan prepares to vote the desire for change will drive people out to ...Daily Mailall 1,941 news articles »
  
• Do debates count in PH elections? - Inquirer.net
  Do debates count in PH elections?Inquirer.netThe 2013 senatorial elections are shaping up to be the most media-scrutinized campaign in Philippine history. Compared to previous elections, media networks have aggressively organized debates among the 33 senatorial candidates either on their own or ...
  
• Nancy Binay absent in all debates, forums - ABS CBN News
  Nancy Binay absent in all debates, forumsABS CBN NewsBinay did not attend a single debate or forum ahead of the May 13 elections, according to UP sa Halalan, a joint project of the University of the Philippines System, ABS-CBN, and the Commission on Elections. "There are candidates that we really want to ...
  
• ASI candidates debate before upcoming elections - The Poly Post
  ASI candidates debate before upcoming electionsThe Poly PostThe 2013 ASI election debates were in full effect this week with the presidential and vice-presidential ticket debates on Wednesday night and the engineering senator debates on Thursday. The presidential and vice-presidential tickets: Christine Hall ...
  
• Ukip claims local election success threatens TV debates - The Guardian (blog)
  The Guardian (blog)Ukip claims local election success threatens TV debatesThe Guardian (blog)"There will not be any television debates in 2015 because David Cameron refuses to debate with Nigel Farage," the source said. "If we win the European elections next year it will be completely unjustified not to have us in the debates. Therefore they ...David Cameron will ditch TV debates in 2015 because he is scared of Nigel ...Daily MailLocal elections: UKIP 'clowns' laughing as Coalition parties given a right ...Mirror.co.ukAnti-EU party shakes UK's politics in local electionsABC OnlineThe Independent -Express.co.uk -Sharnoff's Global Viewsall 850 news articles »
  
• UC Debates New Election Proposals - Harvard Crimson
  UC Debates New Election ProposalsHarvard CrimsonNext September, every upperclassman house and freshman residential yard except Kirkland House will elect new Undergraduate Council representatives. The potential lack of fall elections in Kirkland monopolized debate at Sunday's UC meeting, during ...
  
• Despite running in upcoming elections, several Jersey City candidates have ... - The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
  The Jersey Journal - NJ.comDespite running in upcoming elections, several Jersey City candidates have ...The Jersey Journal - NJ.com“It would have been irresponsible for her not to attend the caucus because that is what she was elected to do,” Tedeschi said. Healy, who missed at least two debates prior to the 2009 election, has been present for all four mayoral meet-ups so far ...and more »
  
• Colbert Busch agrees to 1 debate with Sanford - The State
  The StateColbert Busch agrees to 1 debate with SanfordThe StateColbert Busch, who campaigned in Beaufort County on Saturday, said the condensed timeline leading to the May 7 special election makes it difficult to schedule more than the one debate. She says talking to voters one-on-one and answering their questions ...Mark Sanford debates posterCNN (blog)all 151 news articles »
  

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• South African Comics Find Big Laughs in Politics - Wall Street Journal- India
  South African Comics Find Big Laughs in PoliticsWall Street Journal- IndiaSouth African Comics Find Big Laughs in Politics. A crop of young comedians have embraced political humor in South Africa as a way of finding common ground — and humorous distinctions — among races. WSJ's Peter Wonacott reports from Johannesburg ...and more »
  
• Acting IRS Chief Says It Wasn't About Politics - New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
  Opposing ViewsActing IRS Chief Says It Wasn't About PoliticsNew Jersey 101.5 FM RadioMiller insisted that political bias wasn't the reason for the heightened scrutiny. Instead, he said, the IRS was struggling to efficiently handle growing numbers of applications for the tax-exempt status. But Republicans on the panel made it clear they ...IRS Delayed Tea Party Audit News Until After 2012 Election (Video)Opposing ViewsIRS Commissioner: "It Is Absolutely Not" Illegal For IRS To Target ConservativesRealClearPoliticsTea party investigation: Is the problem the IRS or the tax code? (+video)Christian Science MonitorWashington Examinerall 524 news articles »
  
• Video of Jefferson Parish Council debate on taxes, and other parish politics links - NOLA.com
  Video of Jefferson Parish Council debate on taxes, and other parish politics linksNOLA.comJefferson Parish has posted online the video of Wednesday's Parish Council meeting, including the calling a new referendum for water and sewerage taxes. The council decided to ask voters Oct. 19 to continue the taxes at the level they were collected in ...and more »
  
• Did Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Smoke Crack on Video? - The Atlantic Cities
  The Atlantic CitiesDid Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Smoke Crack on Video?The Atlantic CitiesThe only response from Ford himself, so far, is that the situation is "ridiculous." We agree. Ford's lawyer, Dennis Harris, told Radio-Canada that the mayor denies the allegations. Other politicians are taking a wait-and-see approach. "He's a bad mayor ...Doug Ford defends Rob Ford in 'crack video' allegationsCANOECanada abuzz over purported crack video of mayorSCNowSchadenfreude, evidence and politics: a half-hearted defence of Rob Fordrabble.ca (blog)Sun News Network -Globe and Mail -iPolitics.ca (subscription)all 323 news articles »
  
• Video: Ukip leader Nigel Farage evacuated from Edinburgh pub - The Independent
  The IndependentVideo: Ukip leader Nigel Farage evacuated from Edinburgh pubThe IndependentNews > UK > UK Politics. Video: Ukip leader Nigel Farage evacuated from Edinburgh pub. Friday 17 May 2013. Tweet. Print. Your friend's email address. Your email address. Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to ...
  
• Farage mobbed by protesters in Edinburgh – video - The Guardian
  The GuardianFarage mobbed by protesters in Edinburgh – videoThe GuardianThe leader of the UK Independence party, Nigel Farage, is hounded by protesters in Edinburgh on Thursday. The crowd, chanting 'Ukip scum, off our streets', encircles a taxi Farage attempts to get away in. The politician is followed to a pub where he ...
  
• Politics in the Rain: Obama Summons Marines - ABC News
  Washington PostPolitics in the Rain: Obama Summons MarinesABC NewsPolitics in the Rain: Obama Summons Marines. The president enlists the help of Marines to hold umbrellas during Rose Garden press conference. 00:35 | 05/16/2013. RELATED TOPICS: Obama Press Conference • Prime Minister • U.S.. Share: ...Obama umbrella a breach in Marine Corps protocol, critics charge (VIDEO)GlobalPostall 44 news articles »
  
• Ed Miliband accuses Google of avoiding fair share of tax - video - The Guardian
  The GuardianEd Miliband accuses Google of avoiding fair share of tax - videoThe GuardianEd Miliband discusses Google's tax affairs in the UK as the company's vice-president appears before the Commons public accounts committee on Thursday. The Labour leader accuses Google of unacceptable corporate irresponsibility by 'avoiding its fair ...
  
• Experience “Politics and Pints” for yourself! (VIDEO) - Washington Post - Washington Post (blog)
  Experience “Politics and Pints” for yourself! (VIDEO) - Washington PostWashington Post (blog)Every month here in D.C. we hold a Fix trivia night called “Politics and Pints“. (The latest edition was last night.) And, every month, we hear from people who don't live in the area — or aren't willing to fly from California for a night — about how ...
  
• Rachel Maddow Digs in to the IRS Tangle with Partisan Politics: VIDEO - Towleroad
  ABC NewsRachel Maddow Digs in to the IRS Tangle with Partisan Politics: VIDEOTowleroadRachel Maddow looked into reports, and Obama's expression of outrage over, the IRS allegedly targeting conservative groups, explaining the rise of 501(c)4 groups, why it is a farce that groups like these are not set up to be political actors, and how ...Former NAACP head: Tea party 'admittedly racist,' 'Taliban wing of American ...Daily CallerNAACP's Bond: 'Legitimate' for IRS to target Tea Party aka 'Taliban wing' of ...Twitchyall 1,608 news articles »
  

Elections

• Video: Fecha limite para su voto en las primarias en Virginia
  NoticiasDC.com - Washington DC (EVC) Se encuentran en la ciudad se esta aproximando la fecha limite para que los ciudadanos de virginia puedan inscribirse para poder votar en las elecciones primarias.
  
• Video: Senador John McCain respalda a Gabriel Gómez
  John McCain estará en Boston para recaudar fondos para el aspirante republicano y también participará de actividad política en la zona de Dorchester.
  
• Video: Críticas mutuas entre candidatos al Senado
  El demócrata Ed Markey critica fuertemente a Gómez por su posición ante el control de armas tema que esta usando en propaganda política.
  
• Video: Clint ISD Elections
  When Clint ISD first opened, there was only one high school, making an at-large voting system sensible. But times have changed.
  
• Video: Voice of the Voter- Harrisburg Crime
  The five Harrisburg mayoral candidates discuss their plans to deal with crime in the city.
  
• Video: Voice of the Voter- Harrisburg Debt
  The five Harrisburg mayoral candidates discuss their plans to help get the city out of debt.
  
• Video: Voice of the Voter- Jobs
  The five Harrisburg mayoral candidates discuss their plan to bring jobs to the city.
  
• Video: Voice of the Voter- Best Candidate for Mayor
  The five Harrisburg Mayoral candidates discuss why they would be the best candidate to lead the city.
  
• Video: Michigan Republicans set strategy for 2014
  Michigan Republicans plan to defend their turf in 2014 and will begin opening new offices around the state in June, says state party Chairman Bobby Schostak.
  
• Video: Controversia en campañas electorales de Baja California
  (Entravision) BAJA CALIFORNIA – Controversia en campañas electorales de Baja California.
  
• Video: Senadora Warren en campaña por Ed Markey
  Warren que considera que Ed Markey representará los intereses de la comunidad hispana de Massachusetts.
  

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  Jennifer Sanders and Julia Weiden want to know if you would keep playing Powerball after the jackpot is won.
  
• Video: Powerball 8:30am
  Saturday's Jackpot reaches $600 Million
  
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  Lotto fever hits the country with new jackpot levels
  
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• Video: Powerball Jackpot
  The drawing for the largest powerball in history takes place this Saturday.
  
• Video: Powerball jackpot nearing all-time high with drawing Saturda
  Saturday's Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $600 million. Sending 43 states into the middle of a lotto frenzy.
  
• Video: Powerball Reaches 600 Mill
  The drawing will be Saturday night.
  
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