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Election 2008

GOP Presidential Frontrunners Skip Debate

The GOP presidential hopefuls who lead the polls skipped a debate focusing on issues important to African-Americans. The debate at Morgan State University was broadcast on public television. Frontrunners Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and Fred Thompson missed the event.

GOP Presidential Frontrunners Skip Debate

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The Petraeus Report

Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill

A newspaper ad critical of Gen. David Petraeus ran two weeks ago, but it continues to resonate in Washington, especially with Republicans. But MoveOn.org is following up with ads targeting the president and other Republican leaders.

Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill

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The '08 Candidates' First Campaign

Obama's Loss May Have Aided White House Bid

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama lost a 2000 U.S. House bid, but he made political friends and gained fundraising experience. And some say if he'd won he might still be a House member — not a candidate for president.

Obama's Loss May Have Aided White House Bid

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The Petraeus Report

Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Bush says Iraq needs a U.S. military presence that will last beyond his time in office. In the short term, he calls for modest reductions to bring 5,700 military personnel home by Christmas.

Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence

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The Petraeus Report

Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans

President Bush will address the nation Thursday night. He's expected to announce the beginning of a drawdown of U.S. troops from Iraq — including 5,700 troops to be pulled out in December.

Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans

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Opinion

Reporter's Notebook

A Surprise Trip to Iraq

Don Gonyea was one of the reporters who accompanied President Bush and senior administration officials on their secret trip to Iraq. He describes the behind-the-scenes, hush-hush affair.

A Surprise Trip to Iraq

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World

Bush Reacts to New Bin Laden Video

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Sydney, Australia, President Bush used a photo opportunity with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to react publicly to a new video featuring Osama bin Laden.

Bush Reacts to New Bin Laden Video

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World

U.S., South Korea Differ over North Korea

There was an awkward encounter between President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun at the APEC summit. The two leaders met to discuss convincing North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program. But the presidents disagreed publicly over what North Korea needs to do next.

U.S., South Korea Differ over North Korea

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World

President Bush Discusses Exports with China's Hu

President Bush meets with China's President Hu Jintao in advance of the APEC summit in Sydney, Australia, this week. President Bush raises concerns about the safety of Chinese exports following extensive product recalls, as well as discusses nuclear threats posed by North Korea and Iran.

President Bush Discusses Exports with China's Hu

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World

President Bush Upholds Troop Surge in Iraq

President Bush, in Sydney, Australia, for the APEC summit, says the U.S. military buildup in Iraq has brought progress. But, he added, there has been no decision regarding possible troop reductions.

President Bush Upholds Troop Surge in Iraq

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Politics

Bush Elaborates on Iraq Remarks, Visits Australia

President Bush arrives in Australia for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Mr. Bush also will spend time with one of his staunchest war allies, Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Howard faces a tough election challenge from an opponent who wants to pull Australia's troops out of Iraq.

Bush Elaborates on Iraq Remarks, Visits Australia

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World

Bush, Advisers Visit Iraq's Anbar Province

During an unannounced visit to Iraq on Monday, President Bush said that he'll make his decision on United States combat force levels in the country based on his commanders' assessments, not on pressure from, in his words, "Washington politicians."

Hear NPR's Don Gonyea from the Air Base in Anbar Province

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World

Bush Meets with U.S., Iraqi Officials in Basra

On his way to a meeting in Australia, President Bush made an unexpected side trip to Iraq. There, he met with Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, along with senior Iraqi politicians, to get a firsthand report on the region ahead of the debate in Congress.

Bush Meets with U.S., Iraqi Officials in Basra

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World

Anbar Gives Bush Place to Cite War Progress

President Bush makes a surprise stop in Iraq, visiting Anbar province, site of some of the worst violence of the war. It's also an area where U.S. commanders have described progress in recent months. The president is using the trip to make the case that his troop buildout is working.

Anbar Gives Bush Place to Cite War Progress

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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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