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Iraq's Election: U.S. Sees Promise in Iraqi Vote

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

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The Second Term

Bush Emphasizes Iraq Mission, Elections

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

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Politics

Bush Urges Patience on Iraq as Election Nears

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

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The Impact of War

Bush to Request $80 Billion for Iraq, Afghanistan

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

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President Bush's Second Inauguration

Bush Pledges to Fight Oppression, Racism

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

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President Bush's Second Inauguration

Bush Stresses Theme of Freedom at Second Inaugural

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

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The Second Term

Bush Speech Likely to Focus on Themes of Freedom

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

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The Second Term

A Look Back at President Bush's First Term

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

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The Second Term

Bush Promotes Second-Term Agenda

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

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Bush Nominates Judge to Homeland Security Post

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

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The Second Term

Judge to Replace Tom Ridge

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

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World

Bush Remains Confident in Iraq Elections

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

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Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004-05

Clinton, Bush to Lead Tsunami Aid Campaign

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

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National

Civil Rights Commission Set for New Leadership

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

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