May 19, 2013

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign. [...]

The Obamas Release 2012 Financial Disclosure

The 2012 accounting of the president and first lady’s finances shows they had between $ 1.8 million and $ 7 million in assets. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

U.S. Spent $3.7 Million On Former Presidents In 2012

The most costly ex-president in 2012 was George W. Bush, who received just over $ 1.3 million dollars. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

For Australian Observatory, Asteroid 2012 DA14 Was Their Time In The Spotlight

NASA TV transmitted a live feed of their telescope and they were tracking the asteroid — moving at 17,450 miles per hour — without the aid of a computer, which is not an easy task. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

A Review Of 2012 Confirms A ‘Pulverizing’ Level Of Political Ads

Money flooding in from outside groups contributed to 33 percent more political TV ads in 2012 than 2008. The ads pounded away at voters’ eyeballs and ears in just a few targeted cities in battleground states. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Sales Of Existing Homes Hit Five-Year High In 2012

The housing market continues to show signs that it’s on the mend. Both sales and prices are up from a year ago. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Pace Of Layoffs Slowed Sharply In 2012

Last year, American companies announced the fewest number of layoffs for any year since 1997. Also today, we’re due to hear about private sector job growth in December and last week’s number of first-time claims for jobless benefits. Friday, the December jobless rate will be reported. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Year in Review: Best Show of 2012

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We’ve arrived at the end. Following a year-end countdown that has asked readers to vote on the Best New Show of 2012, along with the Best Comedy, it’s now time to decide on the very best of those best. Join our staff below and weigh in, TV Fanatics: What was the Best Show of 2012? [...]

Europe Fails To Stimulate Growth In 2012

Europe spent much of this year trying to hold its common currency pact together. Greece, Spain, Italy and other countries flirted with disaster as interest rates spiked, forcing the debtor nations to accept austerity programs. The turmoil was bad enough to push much of the eurozone into recession. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us [...]

Year in Review: Saddest Character Death of 2012

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Before we pop the champagne in celebration of the new year, let’s take a moment and pour one out for those we lost in 2012. From plane crashes to lead pipe attacks, a number of beloved characters took their final breath over the past dozen months. Which death hit you the hardest? Which left an [...]