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Bush Ends Year on High Note

With the arrest of Saddam Hussein and positive reports about the U.S. economy, President Bush is ending the year with his approval ratings on the rise. The numbers suggest Bush is in a strong position as he enters the 2004 election year, but polls have fluctuated wildly over the past year. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Ends Year with High Approval Ratings

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Libya to Ends Weapons Program

Libya admits to developing weapons of mass destruction, but it has agreed to dismantle them and allow international inspections. At the White House, President Bush says the agreement came after months of private negotiations between the United States, Britain and Libya. He praised Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi for taking "essential steps." Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Libya to Abandon Weapons Ambitions

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Bush: 'Good Riddance,' Saddam

President Bush bids "good riddance" to Saddam Hussein and says Hussein will face a trial in Iraq after the United States and Iraq's Governing Council have worked out its parameters. The president declined to say whether the death penalty ought to be considered when the deposed leader is tried for war crimes. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Says 'Good Riddance' To Saddam

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Bush Press Conference

In a morning press conference, President Bush said that Saddam Hussein will be put on trial in a manner to be determined in conjunction with the Iraqi people. Join host Neal Conan and guests for a recap of the president's comments and a discussion of how war crimes trials in Iraq may affect that nation's reconstruction and reconciliation.

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Bush Press Conference

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White House: Capture is Good News

News of the operation that netted former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein reached the White House Saturday afternoon, before being confirmed Sunday. Officials were reserved in discussing the capture, declaring it a positive development. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Don Gonyea.

White House: Capture is Good News

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U.S. Hails Saddam'sCapture

Former dictator Saddam Hussein is taken captive in a U.S. military operation at a farmhouse near Tikrit. The White House was officially informed of the capture at 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Don Gonyea.

U.S. Welcomes Capture of Saddam

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James Baker Named Iraq Envoy

President Bush names former Secretary of State James A. Baker III as his personal envoy to Iraq to help restructure and reduce that country's debt. Bush says Iraq's huge debt threatens its ability to improve its faltering economy. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

James Baker Named Envoy to Iraq

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Bush to Lift U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel

NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea about President Bush's decision to lift tariffs on imported steel after threats of reprisal tariffs from trade officials of nations competing with the United States on the global steel market.

Bush to Lift U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel

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Report: U.S. Steel Tariffs Poised to End

President Bush is reportedly set to lift a controversial tariff he imposed against foreign steel 20 months ago, bowing to international pressure and avoiding a potential trade war with the European Union. But no announcement is likely before the president has attended fundraisers and other previously planned events in the heart of U.S. steel country. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Report: U.S. Steel Tariffs Poised to End

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How the White House Kept Bush's Iraq Visit a Secret

President Bush visit with American troops in Iraq was kept quiet until after the president had Iraq. NPR's Don Gonyea report on how the White House kept the daring trip a secret.

How the White House Kept Bush's Iraq Visit a Secret

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