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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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Politics

Focus Sharpens On Obama's Management Style

After six months in office, a clear picture of President Obama's leadership and management style has emerged. On issue after issue, he has found a path that emphasizes the pragmatic over ideology. In the process, he's disappointment strong supporters on certain issues.

Focus Sharpens On Obama's Management Style

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Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election

GOP Wants Harsher Tone Toward Iran

President Obama has chosen his words carefully in reacting to the massive street demonstrations and violence that have taken place in Iran since last week's disputed presidential election. He's walking a fine line — condemning the crackdown but not declaring the election illegitimate. Republicans in Congress say a more forceful reaction is warranted.

GOP Wants Harsher Tone Toward Iran

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World

Survivors, World Leaders Mark D-Day In France

World leaders and veterans gathered Saturday in France to commemorate D-Day. The Allied invasion at Normandy 65 years ago was a turning point of World War II. Thousands of Allied soldiers died securing the beaches, and President Obama honored them Saturday, saying, "We must not forget."

Survivors, World Leaders Mark D-Day In France

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World

While In Germany, Obama Will Honor WW II Vets

President Obama as moved on to Europe. In Germany, he's meeting with Chancellor Merkel. He also is visiting a German concentration camp. In France on Saturday, he will mark the 65th anniversary of D-Day.

While In Germany, Obama Will Honor WW II Vets

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Politics

Obama Delivers Long-Promised Speech

President Obama is in Cairo, Egypt, after spending a day in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah. The president delivered a major address at Cairo University, where he hopes to bolster relations between the U.S. and the Muslim world.

Obama Delivers Long-Promised Speech

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Business

Automaker GM Files For Bankruptcy

Automaker GM filed for bankruptcy Monday and the Obama administration said it will provide another $30 billion to keep the company operating, making the federal government the company's majority shareholder. President Obama said his administration's goal is to get GM back on its feet and to get the company out of bankruptcy quickly.

Don Gonyea Reports On White House Role In The Restructuring Plan On All Things Considered.

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Politics

Obama Addresses Naval Academy Grads

In his commencement address to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Friday, President Barack Obama told graduating midshipmen that, as their commander in chief, he will send them into harm's way only "when it is absolutely necessary."

Obama Addresses Naval Academy Grads

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Politics

Obama Seeks Help From Congress On Guantanamo

Speaking at the National Archives in Washington, President Obama promised to work with Congress to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and develop a system for imprisoning detainees who can't be tried and can't be turned loose.

Obama Seeks Help From Congress On Guantanamo

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Politics

Minority Catholics Help Obama's Approval Ratings

On Sunday, President Obama delivers the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. It's been a controversial invitation because it's a Catholic school, and Obama supports a woman's right to have an abortion. Polls show Catholics are among the president's strongest supporters. That's due mostly to minority Catholics.

Minority Catholics Help Obama's Approval Ratings

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Auto Industry In Turmoil

In Flint, Hopes For U.S. Auto Industry's Future

The man President Obama has named to help places hit hard by massive job losses in the U.S. auto industry visits a place that has long been symbolic of such decline — Flint, Mich. The city provides a vivid real-world example of just how big a job it will be to stage a recovery.

In Flint, Hopes For U.S. Auto Industry's Future

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Auto Industry In Turmoil

Federal Auto Recovery Director Tours Michigan

In Michigan, where much of the state economy is tied to the auto industry, the jobless rate is among the worst in the nation. Now Ed Montgomery, President Obama's point man for helping communities hit hard by the problems in the auto industry, is touring Grand Rapids and Flint.

Federal Auto Recovery Director Tours Michigan

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Auto Industry In Turmoil

Majority Share Gets UAW Seat On Chrysler's Board

Chrysler's hopes for a comeback after bankruptcy depend on reducing debt and completing a marriage with Italian automaker Fiat. One important aspect of the deal would result in a majority share of the new Chrysler being held by the union that represents its hourly work force. What does that mean for the United Auto Workers?

Majority Share Gets UAW Seat On Chrysler's Board

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Economy

From Raffle Winner To Businessman In Detroit

Detroit is struggling, but one neighborhood in the southwest corner of the city is growing. Entrepreneurs --- many of them Hispanic — are opening shops and even small factories.

From Raffle Winner To Businessman In Detroit

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