2007 G-8 Summit in Germany Bush Calls for International Emissions Effort May 31, 2007 President Bush called a meeting of the world's top greenhouse-gas emitters Thursday. Bush wants to join with China, India and others to set a global limit for greenhouse-gas emissions. The president made the speech in advance of the G-8 summit in Germany next week. Bush Calls for International Emissions Effort Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10577218/10577219" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Bush Hails House War-Fund Bill Free of Timeline May 24, 2007 President Bush says that he is glad the House has agreed to send him a funding bill for Iraq that does not set a timetable for troop withdrawal. The bill funds the war through September, when members of Congress are hoping to hear reports of political and military progress. Bush Hails House War-Fund Bill Free of Timeline Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10395104/10395105" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Bush Urges Seat-Belt Use but Didn't Wear One May 24, 2007 It's National Seat Belt Awareness Week, and the president has urged all Americans to wear their seat belts. But a recent photo shows Bush driving around his Texas ranch – and not wearing a seat belt. Bush Urges Seat-Belt Use but Didn't Wear One Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10378862/10378863" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Bush Tells Coast Guard Class of Iraq-al-Qaida Link May 23, 2007 President Bush's speech to the Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday addresses intelligence documents on al-Qaida. The White House says the documents show that Osama Bin Laden sought a greater al-Qaida presence in Iraq. Bush Tells Coast Guard Class of Iraq-al-Qaida Link Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10347835/10347836" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush: Vote on Gonzales Would Be 'Political Theater' May 21, 2007 President Bush is restating his support for embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who may face a vote of no-confidence in the Senate as soon as this week. President Bush says any vote by Congress to express its lack of confidence in Gonzales would be "pure political theater." Bush: Vote on Gonzales Would Be 'Political Theater' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10308291/10308294" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Candidates' Votes Scrutinized May 18, 2007 The votes cast by U.S. senators who are running for president are under even more scrutiny than ever. This week, the Senate has been debating various proposals on funding the war. Candidates' Votes Scrutinized Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10260033/10260034" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Blair Attends Final Meeting at White House May 17, 2007 British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood his ground on the decision to invade Iraq at a final, joint press conference with President Bush on Thursday. Blair is leaving office on June 27, amid harsh criticism for his support for the war. Blair Attends Final Meeting at White House Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10231421/10231422" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Meets With Republicans Worried by Iraq May 10, 2007 The Bush administration is facing growing congressional pressure on Iraq war funding, as some Republicans are joining Democrats in demanding benchmarks for the Iraqi government to meet — and for a timetable for winding down the U.S. commitment. Bush Meets With Republicans Worried by Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10118244/10118246" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Democrats Try New Approach to War Funding May 9, 2007 Members of the House are working on a bill that would give President Bush funds for the Iraq war while imposing controls on how it is paid out to the Pentagon. The Democrats are offering $30 billion now, to cover two months. Republicans don't like the plan. Democrats Try New Approach to War Funding Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10089497/10089523" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Veto Sustained, Bush Sits Down with Lawmakers May 2, 2007 With his veto of the Iraq spending bill sustained, President Bush sat down with bipartisan leaders from Congress to discuss a version of the funding measure that would not force withdrawal of U.S. troops on a timetable. Veto Sustained, Bush Sits Down with Lawmakers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9966102/9966103" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Timetable Prompts Veto of War Funds Bill May 2, 2007 As promised, President Bush rejects a bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan because it included a timeline for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. The president frames the measure as political maneuvering. Democrats say they're trying to honor the wishes of voters. Timetable Prompts Veto of War Funds Bill Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9955592/9955593" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Congress Sends Iraq Funding Bill to White House May 1, 2007 Congress is sending its Iraq war funding bill to the White House, including timelines for gradual troop withdrawal. President Bush is promising to veto the bill. Congress Sends Iraq Funding Bill to White House Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9940764/9940765" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Signals Willingness to Compromise, to a Limit April 30, 2007 President Bush said Monday that he's ready to work with Congress on a funding bill for the war in Iraq. But he offered no new proposals or signs he's ready to compromise. Instead, he made clear he will veto the version the House and Senate approved last week, and that any timeline for withdrawal is unacceptable. Bush Signals Willingness to Compromise, to a Limit Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9923917/9923918" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics White House Faces a World of Woes April 29, 2007 The White House is isolated and besieged. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz are drawing fire. And the president must confront a bill setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq. White House Faces a World of Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9903553/9903554" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Can McCain Boost Campaign? April 26, 2007 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) officially launched his presidential campaign in New Hampshire Wednesday. McCain has slipped behind former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in recent polls, and observers are questioning whether he can recapture the "straight talk" magic of his 2000 campaign. Can McCain Boost Campaign? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9847288/9847289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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