National Civil Rights Commission Set for New Leadership December 30, 2004 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4252153/4252154" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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News Bush Holds Year-End Briefing December 20, 2004 President Bush expresses continued faith in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and offers a hopeful outlook on Iraq, despite some setbacks. Bush made the comments in his year-end news conference. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Backs Rumsfeld, Remains Upbeat on Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4236849/4236850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Bush Backs Rumsfeld, Remains Upbeat on Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4236849/4236850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
World Bush Defends Rumsfeld December 20, 2004 In a White House press conference, President Bush says he will submit a budget that will halve the deficit in five years. And he responds to criticism of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's handling of the Iraq war. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Says New Budget Will Cut Deficit in Half Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4236304/4236305" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Bush Says New Budget Will Cut Deficit in Half Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4236304/4236305" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Politically Speaking A GOP Consensus at the Economic Conference December 17, 2004 In this edition of "Politically Speaking," NPR's Don Gonyea offers a commentary on the recent economic conference sponsored by the White House. Democrats dismissed the conference as an "informercial," but it also served to advance issues that define President Bush's economic agenda.
Social Security Debate Critics Say Bush Overstates Social Security Problems December 17, 2004 The Bush administration has made Social Security reform a top priority in its second term. In arguing for partial privatization of the system, the president and his supporters warn of dire consequences unless something is done. Bush's critics say he is arguing for overly drastic measures. NPR Don Gonyea reports. Critics Say Bush Overstates Social Security Problems Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4233908/4233909" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Economy Bush to Detail Economic Agenda at Two-Day Summit December 15, 2004 NPR's Don Gonyea reports on the economic summit that President Bush will host in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and Thursday. The Bush administration is using the occasion to unveil its second-term economic agenda. Bush to Detail Economic Agenda at Two-Day Summit Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4229460/4229461" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Economy Bush to Hold Economic Conference December 14, 2004 The White House opens a two-day economic conference in Washington Wednesday. Such conferences have become a biennial affair for President Bush, and this year, much attention will be focused on the two big issues the administration has set out for the second term: Social Security and tax reform. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush to Hold Economic Conference Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4227881/4227882" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Second Term Leavitt Tapped for Health Post December 13, 2004 President Bush announces Michael Leavitt as his choice for secretary of Health and Human Services, replacing Tommy Thompson. Leavitt, a former governor of Utah, is now administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and was not among the expected choices. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Taps Leavitt for Health and Human Services Post Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4225880/4225881" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Picks Leavitt to Head HHS December 13, 2004 President Bush announces Environmental Protection Agency head Michael Leavitt as his choice for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Leavitt would take over the post vacated by outgoing Secretary Tommy Thompson. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Picks Leavitt to Head Health and Human Services Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4225125/4225142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Kerik Disrupts Cabinet Process December 12, 2004 Bernard Kerik's withdrawal as nominee for Homeland Security secretary Friday is the sole bump in President Bush's smooth replacement of exiting cabinet members. Nine secretaries are being replaced. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Liane Hansen. Kerik's Withdrawal Shakes Up Cabinet Process Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4224203/4224204" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Kerik Won't Fill Homeland Post December 11, 2004 Former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik has withdrawn as President Bush's nominee to head the Homeland Security Department. Kerik cited questions about the immigration status of a housekeeper/nanny he employed. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Don Gonyea. Kerik Won't Fill Homeland Security Post Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4223411/4223412" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politically Speaking Bush: Rehearsing for Europe with a Trip North? December 3, 2004 NPR's Don Gonyea writes about President Bush's trip to Canada, which many see as a dress rehearsal for a fence-mending trip to Europe.
Politics Bush Faces Political Dilemma on Intelligence Reform December 3, 2004 Supporters of the stalled intelligence reform bill want President Bush to spend some of the political capital he mentioned earning upon reelection. But an aggressive push would put him at odds with House Republicans, who blocked the bill and have consequences on other issues down the road. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Faces Political Dilemma on Intelligence Reform Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4201962/4201963" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Winds Up Canada Visit December 1, 2004 President Bush ends his fence-mending trip to Canada with a stop in the eastern port city of Halifax, saying thank you to Canadians who helped tens of thousands of Americans stranded when their planes were grounded after the Sept. 11 attacks. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Wraps Up Canada Visit with Thanks for Sept. 11 Help Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4195580/4195581" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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News Bush Makes Visit to Canada November 30, 2004 President Bush begins a two-day mission to Canada, downplaying disagreements between the U.S. and its neighbor over Iraq and trade issues. His trip is the first official visit by a U.S. president in nearly 10 years. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Stands Behind Iraq Decisions on Canada Visit Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4193036/4193037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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