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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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Bush Launches Re-Election Fundraising Campaign

About 1,200 people attend the first event for President Bush's 2004 re-election campaign. The $2,000-per-person reception kicks off a two-week fundraising sprint that is expected to bring in more than $20 million in contributions -- more than all nine Democratic presidential candidates have raised so far. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Launches Re-Election Fundraising Campaign

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Analysts: Bush Must Push to Keep Peace Road Map Alive

The road map for Mideast peace that President Bush launched just last week is in jeopardy. Israeli and Palestinian clashes have intensified sharply in the past few days. This poses one of the greatest foreign policy challenges faced by President Bush so far. His approach has differed from that of previous presidents in that he became personally involved at the beginning of this peace initiative. Analysts say he must continue to "ride herd," as Bush put it last week -- if not publicly, then behind the scenes, by backing up Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice. Don Gonyea reports from the White House.

Analysts: Bush Must Push to Keep Peace Road Map Alive

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Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem

A suicide bomber sets off a bus explosion in downtown Jerusalem, killing at least 15 people and wounding about 70 others. An hour later, an Israeli helicopter fires missiles at a car near Gaza City, targeting a senior Hamas militant, Israeli TV reports. The attack threatens a U.S.-backed "road map" to Mideast peace. Hear NPR's Linda Gradstein and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Suicide Bomber Strikes in Jerusalem

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Bush Praises U.S. Troops

In the final stop on his European and Mideast tour, President Bush arrives in Qatar to thank U.S. troops for their efforts in the war in Iraq, saying they accomplished their mission to "remove a grave threat and liberate an oppressed people." Bush also meets with Gen. Tommy Franks and civilian administrator L. Paul Bremer to discuss the progress of Iraqi reconstruction. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

In Qatar, Bush Praises U.S. Troops

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Bush Meets with Sharon, Abbas

In Jordan, President Bush confers with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas on the U.S.-backed "road map" to Mideast peace. Sharon pledges to dismantle illegal settlements in Palestinian areas, and Abbas denounces all terrorism against Israel. Bush says a U.S. mission on the ground will help the parties move toward peace. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Meets with Sharon, Abbas on Peace Plan

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Arab Support for Peace Plan

In Egypt, Arab leaders meeting with President Bush confirm their support for the U.S.-backed "road map" for peace and pledge to help stamp out terrorism. The meeting comes one day before Bush is set to hold a summit in Jordan with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. Meanwhile, polls indicate only one-third of Israelis believe the peace plan will work. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Linda Gradstein.

Arab Leaders Voice Support for Mideast Peace Plan

NPR's Don Gonyea in Sharm al-Sheikh reports on the outcome of Tuesday's talks between President Bush and moderate Arab leaders on Egypt's Red Sea coast. The participants voiced support for the new roadmap to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. They also pledged new efforts to stamp out terrorism.

Arab Leaders Voice Support for Mideast Peace Plan

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Bush Heads to Mideast

At the G8 summit in France, President Bush and French President Jacques Chirac work to repair U.S.-French relations after a rift over the war in Iraq. Bush thanks Chirac for backing a U.N. resolution lifting sanctions against Iraq, and Chirac expresses support for the U.S.-backed Mideast peace plan and for a $15 billion fund to fight global AIDS. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush, Chirac Aim for Reconciliation

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Bush, Chirac in France

President Bush meets Sunday with French President Jacques Chirac in the French town of Evian for the meeting of the world's seven major industrial powers, plus Russia -- known as the Group of Eight, or G8. The two leaders indicate they want to put their differences over Iraq behind them. Chirac was adamantly opposed to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea.

Bush, Chirac Meet at G8 Summit in France

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St. Petersburg Celebration

NPR's Don Gonyea reports on President Bush and Vladimir Putin's special relationship, which was in evidence last night, as Mr. Bush stayed out late to attend a spectacular musical and dance performance in the Russian city of St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Celebration

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Bush Visits Auschwitz

President Bush's European tour begins with a visit to Auschwitz. He says the Nazi death camp offers a grim example of why free nations must take up arms against evil. Mr. Bush moves on this weekend to St. Petersburg for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Don Gonyea.

At Death Camp, Bush Cites Need to Thwart Evil

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Bush Begins Europe Tour

President Bush begins a six-day trip to Europe and the Middle East, briefly visiting Poland. He will visit former concentration camps Saturday, setting up a speech about preventing the spread of evil. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Begins European Swing in Poland

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