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Don Gonyea 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.
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Politics

Low-Key Road Trip Follows the State of the Union

In the TV era, nearly every State of the Union address has been followed by a presidential road trip meant to emphasize the points the president made. But this trip by President Bush seemed much more subdued than usual.

Low-Key Road Trip Follows the State of the Union

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Politics

War in Iraq Clouds State of the Union

Addressing a joint session of a Congress now controlled by Democrats, President Bush asks for patience on Iraq. On the domestic front, he seeks policy changes on energy, health insurance and immigration.

War in Iraq Clouds State of the Union

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Opinion

Analysis

When the State of the Presidency Isn't So Hot

On Tuesday night, President Bush will address his first Congress run fully by Democrats, and he'll do so with his polling numbers at a low ebb. Previous presidents have also had to address Congress at difficult passages in their tenure.

When the State of the Presidency Isn't So Hot

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Crossing the Divide

Can Bush Now Fulfill His 'Uniter' Pledge?

President Bush ran in 2000 pledging to be a uniter, not a divider — and pointing to his track record as Texas governor. Some say that background may help him navigate legislative priorities with the newly Democratic Congress.

Can Bush Now Fulfill His 'Uniter' Pledge?

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Politics

White House Blames Tepid Response on Details

Polls taken since President Bush's address to the nation this week show strong resistance to his plan to increase U.S. troop levels in Iraq, fueling opposition to the plan on Capitol Hill. The White House insists that Congress will like the plan better when it sees the details.

White House Blames Tepid Response on Details

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Bush Admits Problems in Iraq, Plans Troop Increase

In his speech from the White House on Wednesday night, President Bush laid out what he called a new plan for the U.S. mission in Iraq. He said he's sending more than 20,000 additional U.S. troops to Iraq.

Bush Admits Problems in Iraq, Plans Troop Increase

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A President's Legacy

Ford Honored with Service at National Cathedral

The nation honors President Gerald Ford with a memorial service at the National Cathedral in Washington. President Bush will deliver a eulogy at the service. Ford will be buried Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Ford Honored with Service at National Cathedral

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

White House Tempers Reaction to Execution

President Bush monitored reports on the death of Saddam Hussein from his ranch in Crawford, Texas, but said little. White House advisers appear to see limited political value in commenting on Saddam's death.

White House Tempers Reaction to Execution

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Iraq

Bush Holds 'Non-Decisional' Meeting with Council

President Bush meets Thursday with the National Security Council at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Don Gonyea talks with Madeleine Brand about the president's agenda.

Bush Holds 'Non-Decisional' Meeting with Council

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Bush Bids Good Riddance to Long, Hard Year

President Bush started 2006 with high hopes, but by the midterm elections, voters had turned on the president and the Republican Party. Andrea Seabrook reviews Mr. Bush's tumultuous year with White House correspondents Don Gonyea and David Greene.

Bush Bids Good Riddance to Long, Hard Year

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Bush Takes Different Tack on Iraq, Troop Levels

President Bush says he is ready to increase the size of the U.S. military at a White House news conference where he discussed the situation in Iraq. The president said the year has been "a difficult year for our troops and the Iraqi people."

Bush Takes Different Tack on Iraq, Troop Levels

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Iraq

Bush Concedes 2006 Was a Tough Year in Iraq

President George W. Bush appeared before reporters today for what's expected to be his last press conference of 2006. He conceded that Iraq insurgents have made things difficult for U.S. troops. He also said he's considering adding more troops to Iraq.

Bush Concedes 2006 Was a Tough Year in Iraq

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