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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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Law

DOJ Probes Won't End with Gonzales' Resignation

The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales brings to a close a controversial tenure, and removes one source of conflict between the White House and Congress. But it doesn't mean the end of Congressional investigations into the firings of federal prosecutors.

DOJ Probes Won't End with Gonzales' Resignation

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Law

Gonzales Resignation: The End of a Saga

President Bush said Monday that Alberto Gonzales resigned because of unfair treatment in Washington, where he has been associated with controversies — from interrogation techniques to wiretapping to political pressure in the Justice Department.

Gonzales Resignation: The End of a Saga

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Gonzales Bows Out

Exit of Gonzales May Signal Administration's Shift

In the minds of his critics, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales ceased to be effective long ago. News of his resignation came early Monday, ending a career arc that ran from the Texas Supreme Court to White House Counsel to the Justice Department. But the move may allow the White House to find new cooperation with Congress.

Exit of Gonzales May Signal Administration's Shift

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National

Bush Calls on Veterans to Back Iraq Surge

President Bush addressed a veterans convention Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo., urging the group to support his troop build-up in Iraq. Mr. Bush also re-affirmed his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — saying the Iraqi leader is a "good man with a difficult job."

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World

Storm's Impact Hits N. America Summit in Quebec

Concern about Hurricane Dean overshadowed the summit in Quebec, as Mexican President Felipe Calderon left early to oversee relief efforts. The war on terrorism was among other topics at the meeting of President Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Calderon.

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World

Mexican President to Leave Americas' Summit

Mexican President Felipe Calderon is cutting short his meeting with North American leaders in Montebello, Quebec. He will return home to oversee emergency efforts regarding Hurricane Dean. The Category 5 storm hit Mexico's Caribbean coast.

Mexican President to Leave Americas' Summit

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Election 2008

Sen. Obama Weighs In on Terrorism Policy

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama laid out his vision for fighting terrorism Wednesday, saying he was prepared to send troops into Pakistan if the threat warranted. The tough talk comes on the heels of a spat with Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Sen. Obama Weighs In on Terrorism Policy

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Election 2008

Clinton-Obama Spat Hangs Over Political Forum

At the National Urban League convention in St. Louis Friday, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama refrained from directly criticizing the other — after a week of acrimony between the two presidential hopefuls. Still, the spat didn't go unmentioned.

Clinton-Obama Spat Hangs Over Political Forum

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Media

Reporters Give Unique Peek Of White House

White House pool reports have offered a revelatory, often hilarious glimpse into the private workings of the administration for years. NPR's White House correspondent, Don Gonyea, talks with other reporters about their time in the pool and the journalistic issues involved.

Reporters Give Unique Peek Of White House

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Politics

Bush Signs Anti-Torture Order

President Bush has signed an executive order setting new rules for holding and questioning suspects in the war on terror. It's part of the administration's response to court rulings throwing out earlier procedures for "enemy combatants."

Bush Signs Anti-Torture Order

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Middle East

Bush Proposes New Mideast Peace Talks

In the wake of recent violence in Gaza, President Bush on Monday promised more aid to the Palestinian Authority and proposed a new summit for the Middle East this fall to help restart peace talks. The gathering will include Israel, the Palestinian Authority and some of their Arab neighbors.

Bush Proposes New Mideast Peace Talks

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Election 2008

Sen. Barack Obama Stumps at NAACP

As the only African-American in the Democratic field of presidential contenders, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was the subject of much adulation at the NAACP annual convention. Delegates speak about an African-American running for president who has a chance to win.

Sen. Barack Obama Stumps at NAACP

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Politics

White House: War Decision Will Wait Till September

As talk about an Iraq pullback intensifies, the White House denies that it is debating a troop withdrawal to ease political pressure, and it maintains that no decisions will be made until top Pentagon advisers report on the effectiveness of the troop buildup.

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