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Barack Obama answers questions at a news conference. Picture: AFP.

US tax chief forced out in IRS scandal

Reuters | 16/05/2013More resignations are expected after the US tax chief was forced out in a scandal involving the IRS.

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Irish rocker and anti-poverty campaigner Bono will make the appeal when he visits Washington.

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    Celebrations as Obama wins US elections

  • U.S. President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to deliver his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP

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  • Supporters celebrate Barack Obama's win in the US presidential elections. Picture: AFP.

    Celebrations as Obama wins US elections

  • U.S. President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to deliver his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP

    Barack Obama & family after his election win

  • Supporters celebrate Barack Obama's win in the US presidential elections. Picture: AFP.

    Celebrations as Obama wins US elections

  • U.S. President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to deliver his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP

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12/11/2012

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