Analysis Iraq's Election: U.S. Sees Promise in Iraqi Vote January 30, 2005 Host Jennifer Ludden discusses today's elections in Iraq with Phebe Marr, author of The Modern History of Iraq, and retired U.S. Army Gen. William Nash, now with the Council on Foreign Relations. During this conversation, they'll hear from NPR White House correspondent Don Gonyea, who reports on President Bush's reaction to the election. Iraq's Election: U.S. Sees Promise in Iraqi Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4471743/4471744" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term Bush Emphasizes Iraq Mission, Elections January 26, 2005 In the first press conference of his second term, President Bush says the nation would mourn the losses of life in Iraq, but that we should honor the dead by "completing our mission." Bush Emphasizes Iraq Mission, Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4467268/4467269" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Urges Patience on Iraq as Election Nears January 26, 2005 In the first press conference of his second term, President Bush encourages Iraqis to vote in the Jan. 30 election despite potential attacks from insurgents. The president touched on a range of issues from violence in Iraq to how he plans to implement his call to spread freedom around the world. Bush Urges Patience on Iraq as Election Nears Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4466776/4466777" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Impact of War Bush to Request $80 Billion for Iraq, Afghanistan January 25, 2005 The White House is expected to request another $80 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This new request is on top of $25 billion in emergency spending that's already been approved for this fiscal year. The president will submit his 2006 budget to Congress on Feb. 7. Bush to Request $80 Billion for Iraq, Afghanistan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4465108/4465109" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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President Bush's Second Inauguration Bush Pledges to Fight Oppression, Racism January 21, 2005 In his second inaugural address President Bush committed the United States to defeating tyranny and expanding freedom. Sworn in by ailing Chief Justice William Rehnquist, the president delivered a 22-minute address that outlined his view of America's role in the world. Bush Pledges to Fight Oppression, Racism Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4461060/4461061" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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President Bush's Second Inauguration Bush Stresses Theme of Freedom at Second Inaugural January 20, 2005 President Bush begins his second term, urging Americans to expand the frontiers of freedom around the world and challenging young people in particular to "serve in a cause larger than your wants." The speech was the centerpiece of a day devoted to tradition and tribute. Bush Stresses Theme of Freedom at Second Inaugural Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4460496/4460497" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term Bush Speech Likely to Focus on Themes of Freedom January 20, 2005 NPR's Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about the topics President Bush is likely to address in his inaugural speech. He says the president will probably talk about freedom in Iraq, and his domestic agenda for his second term. Bush Speech Likely to Focus on Themes of Freedom Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4459600/4459601" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term A Look Back at President Bush's First Term January 19, 2005 Wednesday is the last day of President Bush's first term, a term dominated by the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and by two wars that followed. White House Correspondent Don Gonyea takes a look back at the last four years. A Look Back at President Bush's First Term Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4458852/4458853" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term Bush Promotes Second-Term Agenda January 18, 2005 Building on his successful presidential campaign, President Bush has kept pushing ideas that he and other conservatives have wanted to enact for decades, including changes to Social Security, the tax laws and the court system. Bush Promotes Second-Term Agenda Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4457265/4457266" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush Nominates Judge to Homeland Security Post January 11, 2005 NPR's Madeleine Brand speak with NPR's Don Gonyea, reporting from the White House about President Bush's latest nominee to direct the Department of Homeland Security -- Michael Chertoff, a federal appeals court judge and former prosecutor. Bush Nominates Judge to Homeland Security Post Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4278719/4278720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term Judge to Replace Tom Ridge January 11, 2005 President Bush selects federal appeals court Judge Michael Chertoff to be director of the Department of Homeland Security. Bush noted that the Senate has confirmed Chertnoff three times in the past for other posts. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Nominates Judge to Head Homeland Security Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4278647/4278648" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Remains Confident in Iraq Elections January 7, 2005 After a day in which seven U.S. soldiers and two U.S. Marines were killed in separate attacks in Iraq, President Bush still took an optimistic view of the situation, calling the upcoming election a sign of great progress. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Remains Confident in Iraq Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4273849/4273850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Pushes for Lawsuit Reforms January 5, 2005 President Bush travels to Collinsville, Ill., to call for reforms that would make it harder to file medical malpractice lawsuits, while also capping damages. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Pushes for Lawsuit Reforms Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4269720/4269721" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004-05 Clinton, Bush to Lead Tsunami Aid Campaign January 3, 2005 President Bush creates a new presidential commission to encourage private giving to victims of the tsunami disaster. Leading the new effort will be two former presidents, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Clinton, Bush to Lead Tsunami Aid Campaign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4256605/4256606" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Civil Rights Commission Set for New Leadership December 30, 2004 Earlier this month, President Bush appointed Kansas City, Mo. attorney Gerald Reynolds to take over as chairperson of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The advisory panel had been led for more than half its 47-year existence by Mary Frances Berry, an activist who became a polarizing figure. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Civil Rights Commission Set for New Leadership Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4252153/4252154" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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