Few organizations suffer as negative a public perception as the Internal Revenue Service, the government agency responsible for the collection and distribution of federal taxes. The three letters “IRS” typically inspire feelings of fear, annoyance and anger in the populace, conjuring thoughts of vengeful number crunchers tirelessly working to pinch every last cent out of taxpayers. Read more...

The U.S. Postal Service has long operated with the motto that “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow” will stop their postmen, portraying their employees as relentless individuals who brave the elements to meet the population’s mailing needs. Read more...

His Excellency Jean-David Levitte, the French ambassador to the United States, emphasized the importance for France and the United States to move past previous disagreements regarding the war in Iraq and proceed with rebuilding efforts together. Read more...

Christopher Mabry was just like any high school senior last year ““ except that he chose to serve in the U.S. Marines instead of attending college directly after high school. Read more...

Steve Rivera, a fourth-year biology student and Pell Grant recipient, works two jobs, one in the morning and one in the evening, to fund his education. Read more...

Dog-truck bill voted down NASHVILLE, Tenn. “”mdash; After much howling in the Legislature, senators decided that dogs can continue riding free in the backs of pickup trucks. Read more...

Hahn lifts school program Mayor James Hahn is expanding the city’s after-school program. During a news conference Monday at 92nd Avenue Elementary School, Hahn said the city would provide $1 million this year for the L.A.’s BEST program, expanding it by 500 students for a grand total of 19,500 each day. Read more...