NPR People: Don Gonyea http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2781501&ft=1&f=2781501 In January 2001, Don Gonyea was named NPR's White House Correspondent, taking over the post previously held by NPR's Mara Liasson who has become NPR's National Political Correspondent. Gonyea's coverage of events related to the Presidency of George W. Bush can be heard frequently on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition and Talk of the Nation. He is also a substitute host for the NPR newsmagazines Weekend Edition Sunday and All Things Considered. Don Gonyea has been reporting for National Public Radio since 1986. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:09:24 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Don Gonyea http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2781501&ft=1&f=2781501 yes Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:09:24 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120785897&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120785897&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S. 210 no President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S.

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]]> Obama's Afghan Strategy To Be Announced Soon President Obama and his top military and national security advisers gathered once again at the White House Monday night. The subject was troop levels and strategies for the war in Afghanistan, and there was also the question of how to deal with neighboring Pakistan. Sources say plans are underway for a possible announcement in a prime-time speech by the president next week. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120738578&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120738578&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama and his top military and national security advisers gathered once again at the White House Monday night. The subject was troop levels and strategies for the war in Afghanistan, and there was also the question of how to deal with neighboring Pakistan. Sources say plans are underway for a possible announcement in a prime-time speech by the president next week. 242 no President Obama and his top military and national security advisers gathered once again at the White House Monday night. The subject was troop levels and strategies for the war in Afghanistan, and there was also the question of how to deal with neighboring Pakistan. Sources say plans are underway for a possible announcement in a prime-time speech by the president next week.

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]]> GOP Governors Meeting Decidedly Upbeat The Republican Governors Association is holding its annual meeting this week in Austin, Texas. Thanks to recent election victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans are feeling good again. They plan to use those wins to help the party rebound in 2010. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120562858&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120562858&ft=1&f=2781501 The Republican Governors Association is holding its annual meeting this week in Austin, Texas. Thanks to recent election victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans are feeling good again. They plan to use those wins to help the party rebound in 2010. 236 no The Republican Governors Association is holding its annual meeting this week in Austin, Texas. Thanks to recent election victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans are feeling good again. They plan to use those wins to help the party rebound in 2010.

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]]> Environment Or Economy? Obama's Balancing Act To sell Congress and others on the idea of taking bold steps to curb global warming, President Obama casts his arguments in terms of job creation. Many environmental activists say they wish he'd do more to push the "green" agenda. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120483112&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120483112&ft=1&f=2781501 To sell Congress and others on the idea of taking bold steps to curb global warming, President Obama casts his arguments in terms of job creation. Many environmental activists say they wish he'd do more to push the "green" agenda. 254 no To sell Congress and others on the idea of taking bold steps to curb global warming, President Obama casts his arguments in terms of job creation. Many environmental activists say they wish he'd do more to push the "green" agenda.

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]]> For Obama, Ceremonies Emphasize Weight Of War From his stop at Dover Air Force base to a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Wednesday's private visit to military grave sites, President Obama appears to feel the weight of war acutely as he considers U.S. options for Afghanistan. None are likely to be welcomed by the American public. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120360663&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120360663&ft=1&f=2781501 From his stop at Dover Air Force base to a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Wednesday's private visit to military grave sites, President Obama appears to feel the weight of war acutely as he considers U.S. options for Afghanistan. None are likely to be welcomed by the American public. 226 no From his stop at Dover Air Force base to a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Wednesday's private visit to military grave sites, President Obama appears to feel the weight of war acutely as he considers U.S. options for Afghanistan. None are likely to be welcomed by the American public.

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]]> GOP Revels In Success, But Some Are Cautious The environment could hardly be better for Republicans — the out party typically scores big in off-year elections, particularly when the economy is flagging. The party sees a chance for big gains in next year's midterms, even as it deals with its own internal ideological battles. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120138839&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120138839&ft=1&f=2781501 The environment could hardly be better for Republicans — the out party typically scores big in off-year elections, particularly when the economy is flagging. The party sees a chance for big gains in next year's midterms, even as it deals with its own internal ideological battles. 262 no The environment could hardly be better for Republicans — the out party typically scores big in off-year elections, particularly when the economy is flagging. The party sees a chance for big gains in next year's midterms, even as it deals with its own internal ideological battles.

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]]> Ohio Shaping Up As Battleground in 2010 On the eve of Election Day, many are already looking to next year's midterm elections. And no place will be watched more closely than Ohio, where the governorship, a U.S. Senate seat and three key congressional districts are up for grabs. Will a drop in enthusiasm for Obama, due largely to the state's still slumping economy, hurt Democratic candidates? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120026792&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120026792&ft=1&f=2781501 On the eve of Election Day, many are already looking to next year's midterm elections. And no place will be watched more closely than Ohio, where the governorship, a U.S. Senate seat and three key congressional districts are up for grabs. Will a drop in enthusiasm for Obama, due largely to the state's still slumping economy, hurt Democratic candidates? 298 no On the eve of Election Day, many are already looking to next year's midterm elections. And no place will be watched more closely than Ohio, where the governorship, a U.S. Senate seat and three key congressional districts are up for grabs. Will a drop in enthusiasm for Obama, due largely to the state's still slumping economy, hurt Democratic candidates?

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]]> Obama In Campaign Mode To Boost Party, Agenda Since taking office, President Obama had kept a relatively low profile on the campaign trail — until recently. In the past week, he has raised money for the party, stumped for candidates and rallied his army of volunteers. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114095314&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114095314&ft=1&f=2781501 Since taking office, President Obama had kept a relatively low profile on the campaign trail — until recently. In the past week, he has raised money for the party, stumped for candidates and rallied his army of volunteers. 240 no Since taking office, President Obama had kept a relatively low profile on the campaign trail — until recently. In the past week, he has raised money for the party, stumped for candidates and rallied his army of volunteers.

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]]> Obama On The Defensive In New Orleans In his first trip to New Orleans since taking office, President Obama defended his administration against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help for recovery hasn't improved much since he took office. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113856740&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113856740&ft=1&f=2781501 In his first trip to New Orleans since taking office, President Obama defended his administration against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help for recovery hasn't improved much since he took office. 225 no In his first trip to New Orleans since taking office, President Obama defended his administration against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help for recovery hasn't improved much since he took office.

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]]> Obama Vows To Rebuild New Orleans President Obama praised the people New Orleans for not giving up after the city was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The comments came at a town hall meeting during Obama's first visit to the city after being elected president. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840363&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840363&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama praised the people New Orleans for not giving up after the city was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The comments came at a town hall meeting during Obama's first visit to the city after being elected president. 239 no President Obama praised the people New Orleans for not giving up after the city was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The comments came at a town hall meeting during Obama's first visit to the city after being elected president.

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]]> Surprised, Obama Joins Nobel Laureates President Obama is spending his first weekend as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Word of the honor came early Friday morning, taking the White House by surprise as much as anyone. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113697966&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113697966&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama is spending his first weekend as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Word of the honor came early Friday morning, taking the White House by surprise as much as anyone. 246 no President Obama is spending his first weekend as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Word of the honor came early Friday morning, taking the White House by surprise as much as anyone.

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]]> Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama? President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars? Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113652270&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113652270&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars? 275 no President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars?

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]]> Afghan Decision Could Shape Obama-Military Ties President Obama met Friday with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, for the first time since McChrystal's report on the worsening situation in the country. The meeting comes as Obama is considering whether or not to approve a huge troop buildup. His decision could define his relationship with military leaders. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113448196&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113448196&ft=1&f=2781501 President Obama met Friday with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, for the first time since McChrystal's report on the worsening situation in the country. The meeting comes as Obama is considering whether or not to approve a huge troop buildup. His decision could define his relationship with military leaders. 257 no President Obama met Friday with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, for the first time since McChrystal's report on the worsening situation in the country. The meeting comes as Obama is considering whether or not to approve a huge troop buildup. His decision could define his relationship with military leaders.

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]]> Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374435&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374435&ft=1&f=2781501 The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan. 255 no The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan.

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]]> Is Obama In An 'Afghan Box'? During the presidential campaign, candidate Obama cited the war in Afghanistan as a "good war" — in contrast to the U.S. effort in Iraq. But as violence in Afghanistan escalates while support for the war deteriorates, can President Obama afford to stay the course? Can he afford not to? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113316234&ft=1&f=2781501 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113316234&ft=1&f=2781501 During the presidential campaign, candidate Obama cited the war in Afghanistan as a "good war" — in contrast to the U.S. effort in Iraq. But as violence in Afghanistan escalates while support for the war deteriorates, can President Obama afford to stay the course? Can he afford not to? 305 no During the presidential campaign, candidate Obama cited the war in Afghanistan as a "good war" — in contrast to the U.S. effort in Iraq. But as violence in Afghanistan escalates while support for the war deteriorates, can President Obama afford to stay the course? Can he afford not to?

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