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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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Investigating Intelligence Failures

President Bush names former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to head an independent investigation into intelligence failures before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The panel will spend the next 18 months examining aviation security, border issues and intelligence breakdowns. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Investigating Intelligence Failures

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Bush in Romania

President Bush speaks at Revolution Square in Bucharest, site of the downfall of toppled Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. He tells a huge crowd the world is "tired of tyrants," and welcomes Romania to NATO. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Cheers NATO Expansion in Bucharest Speech

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Bush, Putin on Iraq

President Bush and Russian President Putin issue a joint statement that echoes NATO's earlier demand that Iraq comply with a U.N. Security Council order to disarm. The statement does not indicate what role Russia might play if military force is used in the Persian Gulf. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Putin Joins Chorus Demanding Iraq Disarm

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NATO Expands

NATO leaders open a two-day summit in Prague by formally offering membership to seven nations formerly under communist control. The addition of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia increases NATO membership to 26 nations. More from NPR's Don Gonyea.

Seven Eastern European Nations Invited to Join NATO

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Bush in Prague

NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea reports that President Bush has used a NATO gathering in Prague to issue a stern warning to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The NATO summit, which officially gets under way tomorrow, is dedicated to enlarging the alliance and giving it a new direction in the post-Cold War era.

Bush in Prague

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Bush at NATO Summit

President Bush asks NATO allies to stand with the U.S. in the effort to disarm Iraq's Saddam Hussein. The president's comments come as NATO leaders gather in Prague for a summit. Seven former Communist nations will be formally welcomed into the alliance. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Calls on NATO Allies to Support Iraq Disarmament

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Bush Sets Legislative Goals

In his first full news conference since July, President Bush lays out his legislative priorities. Among them are the creation of a new federal department of homeland defense and confirmation of his federal judgeship nominees. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Sets Legislative Goals

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Bush on Elections, Iraq

In his first full news conference since July, President Bush says he looks forward to greater cooperation with Republican-controlled Senate. Mr. Bush also repeats his demand for a tough U.N. resolution on Iraq. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Speaks Out on Election, Iraq

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White House

President Bush could be forgiven for basking in the glory of yesterday's election today, but if he did so, he did it in private. No public events were scheduled and the president made phone calls to Republican winners and even to some Democrats. His press secretary said it was time to talk about working together to advance the agenda in the new Congress. NPR's Don Gonyea reports on a quiet but contented day at the White House.

White House

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