The Schiavo Case Will Schiavo Case Leave Imprint on Government? March 25, 2005 The saga of Terri Schiavo led to extraordinary measures by Congress and the White House to keep the brain-damaged woman alive. Will the case have lasting consequences for U.S. government? Will Schiavo Case Leave Imprint on Government? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4561609/4561610" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Pennsylvania Avenue Bush Nominations Contradict 'Charm Offensive' March 17, 2005 Despite his "charm offensive" toward allies stung by the U.S. stance on Iraq, President Bush names hard-liners to key international posts. In the latest Pennsylvania Avenue column, NPR's Don Gonyea has a look at possible reasons for the president's moves.
Bush Addresses Social Security, Iraq in News Conference March 16, 2005 President Bush holds a news conference at the White House, opening with a call to action on Social Security and touting progress in Iraq. He also announced the nomination of Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank. Bush Addresses Social Security, Iraq in News Conference Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4537915/4539617" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Social Security Debate Bush Presses on with Social Security Proposals March 16, 2005 President Bush says he will continue to press for changes to Social Security, despite signs that many Americans are opposed to it. At a White House news conference, Bush says he is committed to private accounts but admits they will not fix the financial problems that loom ahead for Social Security. Bush Presses on with Social Security Proposals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4537636/4537637" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Social Security Debate Bush Continues Tour to Promote Private Accounts March 4, 2005 President Bush is aggressively touring the country to promote his call for private Social Security accounts. Yet polls show support for the president on this issue has declined in recent weeks. Even backing from some Republicans is in doubt on an issue the president acknowledges is politically risky. Bush Continues Tour to Promote Private Accounts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4522336/4522337" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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News Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President February 24, 2005 President Bush concludes his three-nation trip to Europe, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most of their joint news conference was focused on American concerns about Putin's commitment to democratic reform in Russia. Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4512229/4512230" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip February 24, 2005 President Bush meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. It's the final stop on a five-day European tour where the president has worked to sooth relations with allies who opposed the Iraq war. Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4511430/4511431" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground February 23, 2005 President Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder put aside their differences over Iraq Wednesday and pledged to focus instead on areas of agreement. Thousands protested as Bush visited the German city of Mainz, but the two leaders promised to work together to build democracy in Iraq. Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4510533/4510534" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations February 23, 2005 President Bush is in Germany for discussions with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on NATO's future and Iran's nuclear program. The president Tuesday denied the United States is planning military action against Iran, but then added that "all options are on the table." Wednesday, the president emphasized that "diplomacy is just beginning." Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4509608/4509609" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties February 22, 2005 President Bush meets with European Union officials and members of the NATO alliance, offering the message that America values its European allies and considers NATO critical to America's security. Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4508939/4508940" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Talks Mideast Peace, Iraq with NATO, EU February 22, 2005 In Brussels, Belgium, President Bush meets with NATO and European Union leaders. The president has pledged full U.S. commitment to the Middle East peace process, pleasing European allies. He also won assurances of training assistance in Iraq from all 26 NATO member nations. Bush Talks Mideast Peace, Iraq with NATO, EU Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4508101/4508102" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Urges Unity with EU February 21, 2005 President Bush speaks to an invitation-only audience at a 19th-century concert hall in Brussels Monday, urging Europe to move beyond sometimes bitter disagreements with the U.S. over Iraq. Bush is on a five-day visit to Europe, the first overseas trip of his second term. Bush Urges Unity with EU Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507672/4507673" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush, in Brussels, Seeks to Bolster Ties with Europe February 21, 2005 President Bush's five-day tour of Europe begins in Belgium with an address at the Concert Noble in Brussels. He emphasizes the traditional alliance between the United States and Europe as he calls for greater cooperation in Iraq. Bush, in Brussels, Seeks to Bolster Ties with Europe Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507386/4507387" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Phone Tapes Suggest Bush's Unlawful Past February 21, 2005 It was revealed this weekend that a former Bush advisor made secret tapes of conversations had when George Bush was governor of Texas and considering a run for the White House. On the tapes, the now-President Bush indicated that he had used marijuana but would not admit it for fear of setting a bad example for children. Phone Tapes Suggest Bush's Unlawful Past Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507034/4507035" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Calls for Unity on Iraq February 21, 2005 President Bush says the world's democracies must pledge to support the newest democracy in Iraq, calling for economic and security help. The president is in Brussels, beginning a five-day trip to Europe meant to improve strained relations with U.S. allies. Bush: Europe, U.S. Should Unite on Iraq's Future Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507028/4507029" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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