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Ousted IRS Chief Steve Miller, left, and former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman talk during a break in testimony Tuesday at a hearing at the Senate Finance Committee.

Editorial: Healing the IRS

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

On Tuesday in Washington, the former commissioner of the IRS told a Senate panel that he was “dismayed” and “saddened” by an investigative report that concluded the IRS had wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. Earlier, Douglas Shulman, a Bush appointee whose six-year term ended in November 2012, had “absolutely” insisted no targeting took place. Nor had he nor … 1

Bruce Watson: Sam the Scam takes your questions

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

LEVERETT — Only a year ago, my longtime scandal consultant was unemployed. Scandal was “sooo Bush-Clinton,” Sam the Scam told me. Unable to even get on Fox News, Sam changed his name to Carl the Con and answered questions on conspiracies, from birthers to global warming. But last week, Sam woke up thinking he’d died and gone to heaven. After lining up freelance … 0

Ellie Cook Walking the Beat: Help for Agnes Fox Playground 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Walking the beat  By Ellie Cook On State Street, at the corner of Church Street, there’s a sweet little spot called Agnes Fox Playground. It has suffered of late from thoughtlessness — the usual litter and dog leavings. The neighborhood has stepped up. A small sign by the entrance reads: “Welcome to Agnes Fox Park. Please give us a hand.” There’s a photo … 0

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