Don Gonyea http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2781501&ft=1&f=2781501 Don Gonyea is a NPR National Political Correspondent based in Washington, D.C., and travels throughout the United States covering elections and the country's political climate. His reports can be heard on all NPR programs and at NPR.org. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:25:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Don Gonyea http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2781501&ft=1&f=2781501 WWII Vets Have All But Vanished From The Halls Of Congress Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died this week at 89, had been the only remaining World War II veteran in the Senate. Just two are left in the House. Today, fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress have military service on their resume. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/06/09/189610257/wwii-vets-have-all-but-vanished-from-the-halls-of-congress?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/06/09/189610257/wwii-vets-have-all-but-vanished-from-the-halls-of-congress?ft=1&f=2781501 Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died this week at 89, had been the only remaining World War II veteran in the Senate. Just two are left in the House. Today, fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress have military service on their resume.

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]]> IRS Inquiries Crossed The Line, Tea Party Groups Say Activists are calling for a full investigation, and possibly lawsuits, following revelations that the IRS flagged so-called patriot groups for scrutiny in applications for federal tax-exempt status. Groups say they were asked about rallies, Facebook and Twitter activity. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184040236/irs-inquiries-crossed-the-line-tea-party-groups-say?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184040236/irs-inquiries-crossed-the-line-tea-party-groups-say?ft=1&f=2781501 Activists are calling for a full investigation, and possibly lawsuits, following revelations that the IRS flagged so-called patriot groups for scrutiny in applications for federal tax-exempt status. Groups say they were asked about rallies, Facebook and Twitter activity.

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]]> On Recess, Senators Get An Earful Over Failed Gun Vote Senators whose votes on the gun bill got attention back home have been getting an earful during the recess week, when many are back in their states. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635949/on-recess-senators-get-an-earful-over-failed-gun-vote?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635949/on-recess-senators-get-an-earful-over-failed-gun-vote?ft=1&f=2781501 Senators whose votes on the gun bill got attention back home have been getting an earful during the recess week, when many are back in their states.

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]]> How Will Obama Make His Case On Syria? When it comes to the U.S. role in Syria's civil war, President Obama says he's weighing all options. Whatever he decides, he'll have to make his case to a public that hasn't been paying close attention. Thu, 02 May 2013 03:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/02/180304265/how-will-obama-make-his-case-on-syria?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/05/02/180304265/how-will-obama-make-his-case-on-syria?ft=1&f=2781501 When it comes to the U.S. role in Syria's civil war, President Obama says he's weighing all options. Whatever he decides, he'll have to make his case to a public that hasn't been paying close attention.

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]]> Presidents Overlook Differences At Bush Center Opening All five living presidents were together in Dallas, Texas, Thursday, for the opening of the George W. Bush presidential library and museum. The new $250 million library is on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/179179641/presidents-overlook-differences-at-bush-center-opening?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/179179641/presidents-overlook-differences-at-bush-center-opening?ft=1&f=2781501 All five living presidents were together in Dallas, Texas, Thursday, for the opening of the George W. Bush presidential library and museum. The new $250 million library is on the campus of Southern Methodist University.

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]]> George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedicated In Dallas All five living presidents gathered in Dallas on Thursday for the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/179067434/george-w-bush-presidential-center-dedicated-in-dallas?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/25/179067434/george-w-bush-presidential-center-dedicated-in-dallas?ft=1&f=2781501 All five living presidents gathered in Dallas on Thursday for the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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]]> Immigration Debate Puts Farm Workers Union In Spotlight The United Farm Workers seemed to be all over Washington this week — lobbying members of Congress and gathering for a big immigration rally outside the Capitol. The union has gotten "a huge injection of leverage" from its role in the immigration debate, one analyst says. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/13/177032093/immigration-debate-puts-farm-workers-union-in-spotlight?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/13/177032093/immigration-debate-puts-farm-workers-union-in-spotlight?ft=1&f=2781501 The United Farm Workers seemed to be all over Washington this week — lobbying members of Congress and gathering for a big immigration rally outside the Capitol. The union has gotten "a huge injection of leverage" from its role in the immigration debate, one analyst says.

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]]> Immigration Activists Call For Faster Policy Reforms Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, demanding action by Congress on immigration. Audie Cornish talks to Don Gonyea. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176828050/immigration-activists-call-for-faster-policy-reforms?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176828050/immigration-activists-call-for-faster-policy-reforms?ft=1&f=2781501 Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, demanding action by Congress on immigration. Audie Cornish talks to Don Gonyea.

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]]> Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Docket Draws Crowds Pro-gay marriage forces won the real estate battle in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday on the first of two days of arguments on the subject inside the court. On the National Mall, a rally was held for traditional marriage. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175434834/supreme-courts-same-sex-marriage-docket-draws-crowds?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175434834/supreme-courts-same-sex-marriage-docket-draws-crowds?ft=1&f=2781501 Pro-gay marriage forces won the real estate battle in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday on the first of two days of arguments on the subject inside the court. On the National Mall, a rally was held for traditional marriage.

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]]> Outside the Supreme Court, The Arguments Continue As oral arguments were held Tuesday in the first of two same-sex-marriage cases inside the Supreme Court, the steps and sidewalks outside were transformed into a public forum of sorts on the issue. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175361032/outside-the-supreme-court-the-arguments-continue?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175361032/outside-the-supreme-court-the-arguments-continue?ft=1&f=2781501 As oral arguments were held Tuesday in the first of two same-sex-marriage cases inside the Supreme Court, the steps and sidewalks outside were transformed into a public forum of sorts on the issue.

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]]> CPAC Showcases Mix Of Conservative Visions The annual Conservative Political Action Conference wraps Saturday. NPR's Don Gonyea gives the highlights from the annual gathering of conservatives. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/16/174481599/cpac-showcases-mix-of-conservative-visions?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/16/174481599/cpac-showcases-mix-of-conservative-visions?ft=1&f=2781501 The annual Conservative Political Action Conference wraps Saturday. NPR's Don Gonyea gives the highlights from the annual gathering of conservatives.

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]]> Rob Portman Becomes Only Republican In The Senate To Support Gay Marriage Activists attending the CPAC convention were among those responding to Rob Portman on Friday after the Ohioan became the first Republican in the Senate to support gay marriage. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174443493/rob-portman-becomes-only-republican-in-the-senate-to-support-gay-marriage?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174443493/rob-portman-becomes-only-republican-in-the-senate-to-support-gay-marriage?ft=1&f=2781501 Activists attending the CPAC convention were among those responding to Rob Portman on Friday after the Ohioan became the first Republican in the Senate to support gay marriage.

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]]> At CPAC, GOP Makes Push For Young Voters Winning over young voters is one of the biggest challenges facing conservatives. At this year's CPAC, there's an extra push to counter the advantage Democrats have enjoyed with voters under 30 in the past two presidential elections. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174383207/at-cpac-gop-makes-push-for-young-voters?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174383207/at-cpac-gop-makes-push-for-young-voters?ft=1&f=2781501 Winning over young voters is one of the biggest challenges facing conservatives. At this year's CPAC, there's an extra push to counter the advantage Democrats have enjoyed with voters under 30 in the past two presidential elections.

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]]> Controversies Over CPAC Reflect GOP's Woes Conservative activists are gathering just outside Washington, D.C., on Thursday for the annual gathering known as CPAC — the Conservative Political Action Conference. A year ago, the group was riding high, confident in their ability to help the Republican Party defeat President Obama. Today, controversy over who's speaking at the conference and who's boxed out illustrate the woes confronting the GOP. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269191/controversies-over-cpac-reflect-gops-woes?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269191/controversies-over-cpac-reflect-gops-woes?ft=1&f=2781501 Conservative activists are gathering just outside Washington, D.C., on Thursday for the annual gathering known as CPAC — the Conservative Political Action Conference. A year ago, the group was riding high, confident in their ability to help the Republican Party defeat President Obama. Today, controversy over who's speaking at the conference and who's boxed out illustrate the woes confronting the GOP.

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]]> Why Republicans Are Out Of Step With Young Voters Young voters overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama in each of the past two presidential elections. Making sure they don't vote Democratic again is a top priority for national Republicans. Some young conservatives offer their ideas about what the GOP needs to do to win over their generation. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173216890/why-republicans-are-out-of-step-with-young-voters?ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173216890/why-republicans-are-out-of-step-with-young-voters?ft=1&f=2781501 Young voters overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama in each of the past two presidential elections. Making sure they don't vote Democratic again is a top priority for national Republicans. Some young conservatives offer their ideas about what the GOP needs to do to win over their generation.

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