The Second Term http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1077&ft=1&f=1077 NPR stories about George W. Bush's second term as 43rd President of the United States en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif The Second Term http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1077&ft=1&f=1077 Tea Party Assessing Damage From Election 2012? One group that's picking up the pieces after the election is the Tea Party. Host Michel Martin talks to Tea Party Patriots' Shelby Blakely about what went wrong, and what's next for Tea Party activists. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/13/165030609/tea-party-assessing-damage-from-election-2012?ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/13/165030609/tea-party-assessing-damage-from-election-2012?ft=1&f=1077 One group that's picking up the pieces after the election is the Tea Party. Host Michel Martin talks to Tea Party Patriots' Shelby Blakely about what went wrong, and what's next for Tea Party activists.

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]]> What Progressives Like Van Jones Want In Next Term Van Jones has become a leading voice on the progressive left. That only happened after a short stint as the Obama administration's Green Jobs czar. Jones is now the co-founder of the policy group, Rebuild the Dream. He talks with host Michel Martin about what progressives should expect — and demand — in a second Obama term. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/12/164962537/what-progressives-like-van-jones-want-in-next-term?ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/12/164962537/what-progressives-like-van-jones-want-in-next-term?ft=1&f=1077 Van Jones has become a leading voice on the progressive left. That only happened after a short stint as the Obama administration's Green Jobs czar. Jones is now the co-founder of the policy group, Rebuild the Dream. He talks with host Michel Martin about what progressives should expect — and demand — in a second Obama term.

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]]> At Final News Conference, A Reflective Bush With just eight days left in office, President Bush looked back over eight years in office and talked about his joys and disappointments in his final White House news conference. He also had words of encouragement for his successor, Barack Obama. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99259304&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99259304&ft=1&f=1077 With just eight days left in office, President Bush looked back over eight years in office and talked about his joys and disappointments in his final White House news conference. He also had words of encouragement for his successor, Barack Obama.

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]]> Bush Bids Farewell At News Conference President Bush have given his last news conference, bidding farewell to the journalists who have peppered him with questions over the past eight years. Unlike four years ago, he seemed prepared Monday to talk about what he sees as his biggest mistakes while in office. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99259321&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99259321&ft=1&f=1077 President Bush have given his last news conference, bidding farewell to the journalists who have peppered him with questions over the past eight years. Unlike four years ago, he seemed prepared Monday to talk about what he sees as his biggest mistakes while in office.

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]]> Bush May Scale Back Plans For Marine Reserve The White House is considering the designation of a new marine reserve in the Northern Mariana Islands, but it may not get the same amount of protection as an area created two years ago near Hawaii. The same could be true for other sites in the Pacific that are also under consideration. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97967207&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97967207&ft=1&f=1077 The White House is considering the designation of a new marine reserve in the Northern Mariana Islands, but it may not get the same amount of protection as an area created two years ago near Hawaii. The same could be true for other sites in the Pacific that are also under consideration.

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]]> Obama Visits White House For Meeting With Bush President George W. Bush welcomed President-elect Barack Obama to the White House on Monday. While the two men met to discuss affairs of state, first lady Laura Bush gave Michelle Obama a tour of the second-floor residence of the Executive Mansion. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96827323&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96827323&ft=1&f=1077 President George W. Bush welcomed President-elect Barack Obama to the White House on Monday. While the two men met to discuss affairs of state, first lady Laura Bush gave Michelle Obama a tour of the second-floor residence of the Executive Mansion.

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]]> Emanuel Is Obama's Chief Of Staff Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has accepted the position of president-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff. Meanwhile, President Bush and Obama are to meet Monday for talks as part of the Democrat's transition to the White House. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96713912&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96713912&ft=1&f=1077 Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has accepted the position of president-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff. Meanwhile, President Bush and Obama are to meet Monday for talks as part of the Democrat's transition to the White House.

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]]> Fresh Details Emerge In Special Counsel's Ouster New details are emerging about the White House's dismissal of Scott Bloch as special counsel, head of the office that protects federal whistle-blowers from mistreatment. Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96184109&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96184109&ft=1&f=1077 New details are emerging about the White House's dismissal of Scott Bloch as special counsel, head of the office that protects federal whistle-blowers from mistreatment. Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees.

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]]> Bush To Unveil Expanded Bank Bailout Details The Bush administration plans to spend as much as $250 billion of the $700 billion bailout buying stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system out of deep concern for the faltering economy. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95679876&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95679876&ft=1&f=1077 The Bush administration plans to spend as much as $250 billion of the $700 billion bailout buying stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system out of deep concern for the faltering economy.

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]]> Bush Seeks Free Trade With Latin America President Bush has talked about free trade with Western Hemisphere leaders, but the comments follow an address to the U.N. General Assembly by Bolivian President Evo Morales, who decried capitalism as the worst friend of humanity. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95007334&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95007334&ft=1&f=1077 President Bush has talked about free trade with Western Hemisphere leaders, but the comments follow an address to the U.N. General Assembly by Bolivian President Evo Morales, who decried capitalism as the worst friend of humanity.

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]]> Bush Makes Final Address As President To U.N. President Bush has made his final address to the U.N. General Assembly. He leaves behind many problems for the next U.S. president: unfinished wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a tarnished image that has undercut America's moral authority in the world. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94953511&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94953511&ft=1&f=1077 President Bush has made his final address to the U.N. General Assembly. He leaves behind many problems for the next U.S. president: unfinished wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a tarnished image that has undercut America's moral authority in the world.

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]]> 'Angler' Takes Measure Of Cheney's Influence Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, <em>Angler</em>, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94662546&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94662546&ft=1&f=1077 Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, Angler, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command.

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]]> Bob Woodward Details A White House Divided The surge in Iraq is one of the issues that divides the presidential candidates, but Bob Woodward's new book, <em>The War Within,</em> reveals that it also divided the Bush administration and the military. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94414058&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94414058&ft=1&f=1077 The surge in Iraq is one of the issues that divides the presidential candidates, but Bob Woodward's new book, The War Within, reveals that it also divided the Bush administration and the military.

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]]> A Texas Cafe Recounts Bush Vacations In Crawford George W. Bush is spending his final summer vacation as president at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Valerie Citrano, who runs The Coffee Shop Cafe in nearby McGregor with her husband, Donald, says she's feeling a little nostalgic. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94029117&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94029117&ft=1&f=1077 George W. Bush is spending his final summer vacation as president at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Valerie Citrano, who runs The Coffee Shop Cafe in nearby McGregor with her husband, Donald, says she's feeling a little nostalgic.

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]]> Bush Expands Intel Chief's Role President Bush has signed an executive order revising rules for intelligence agencies and expanding the national intelligence director's powers. Congressional Republicans are irked over what they say is disrespect for congressional oversight in the process. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93144951&ft=1&f=1077 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93144951&ft=1&f=1077 President Bush has signed an executive order revising rules for intelligence agencies and expanding the national intelligence director's powers. Congressional Republicans are irked over what they say is disrespect for congressional oversight in the process.

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