Election 2008 Campaign-Trail Debate Shifts from Iraq to Iran October 25, 2007 Iran has been the focus of increasingly strong rhetoric and warnings from the Bush administration, and it has become more of an issue on the campaign trail, too. There is agreement that Iran should not have nuclear weapons, but even candidates of the same party are split on how to achieve that. Campaign-Trail Debate Shifts from Iraq to Iran Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15636558/15636542" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Defends SCHIP Veto, His Relevancy October 17, 2007 President Bush holds a press conference Wednesday defending his veto of the SCHIP bill. He also addresses his relevancy heading into the final year of his presidency. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and Madeleine Brand Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15364431/15364420" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Biden, Brownback Agree on Iraq Partition October 12, 2007 Republican Sam Brownback and Democrat Joe Biden are both running for president, and they both agree that Iraq needs to be partitioned in order to find a semblance of peace and security — and to allow U.S. troops to come home. Biden, Brownback Agree on Iraq Partition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15236956/15236919" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Leading Democrats May Forgo Early Michigan Vote October 11, 2007 When Michigan moved up its primary to Jan. 15, the move ruffled feathers in Iowa and New Hampshire, and as those states push votes in their states even earlier, several leading Democrats are trying to pull their names off the Michigan ballot. Leading Democrats May Forgo Early Michigan Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15198504/15198452" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Michigan Seeks to Overcome Ailing Economy October 10, 2007 Michigan, considered the manufacturing heartland, is struggling along with its besieged industries. It has shed a third of auto industry jobs — though automakers continue to be the biggest employer in the state. Overall unemployment is 7 percent. Michigan Seeks to Overcome Ailing Economy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15143688/15143326" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate Spending, Taxes October 10, 2007 Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rudolph Giuliani quarreled over tax and spending cuts in a debate in Dearborn, Mich. Fred Thompson, making his debut on a debate stage after a late entry into the race, says he does not believe a recession is imminent. GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate Spending, Taxes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15143685/15143325" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National White House Reacts to Interrogation Claims October 4, 2007 The Bush Administration is trying to damp down Congressional reaction to Thursday's New York Times report that the Justice Department approved violent torture techniques for detainees held by the United States. Hear Don Gonyea on the White House Reaction to the Story Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15005468/15005447" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Lawmakers to Challenge Bush on SCHIP Veto October 4, 2007 Leading Republicans say they will lobby colleagues in the House to override President Bush's rejection of a bill to expand health-insurance coverage for millions of poor children in the United States. Lawmakers to Challenge Bush on SCHIP Veto Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14980830/14980612" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Congress Looks to Override SCHIP Veto October 3, 2007 President Bush has vetoed a bill to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, known as SCHIP. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support, but the president says it would be too expensive. Congress Looks to Override SCHIP Veto Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14950307/14950300" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 GOP Presidential Frontrunners Skip Debate September 28, 2007 The GOP presidential hopefuls who lead the polls skipped a debate focusing on issues important to African-Americans. The debate at Morgan State University was broadcast on public television. Frontrunners Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and Fred Thompson missed the event. GOP Presidential Frontrunners Skip Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14793330/14793290" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill September 22, 2007 A newspaper ad critical of Gen. David Petraeus ran two weeks ago, but it continues to resonate in Washington, especially with Republicans. But MoveOn.org is following up with ads targeting the president and other Republican leaders. Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14623512/14623499" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The '08 Candidates' First Campaign Obama's Loss May Have Aided White House Bid September 19, 2007 Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama lost a 2000 U.S. House bid, but he made political friends and gained fundraising experience. And some say if he'd won he might still be a House member — not a candidate for president. Obama's Loss May Have Aided White House Bid Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14502364/14521055" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence September 14, 2007 Speaking from the Oval Office, President Bush says Iraq needs a U.S. military presence that will last beyond his time in office. In the short term, he calls for modest reductions to bring 5,700 military personnel home by Christmas. Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14412377/14412345" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans September 13, 2007 President Bush will address the nation Thursday night. He's expected to announce the beginning of a drawdown of U.S. troops from Iraq — including 5,700 troops to be pulled out in December. Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14394866/14394856" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Reporter's Notebook A Surprise Trip to Iraq September 8, 2007 Don Gonyea was one of the reporters who accompanied President Bush and senior administration officials on their secret trip to Iraq. He describes the behind-the-scenes, hush-hush affair. A Surprise Trip to Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14261606/14261563" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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