Election 2008 GOP Presidential Frontrunners Skip Debate September 28, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14793330/14793290" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill September 22, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14623512/14623499" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The '08 Candidates' First Campaign Obama's Loss May Have Aided White House Bid September 19, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14502364/14521055" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence September 14, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14412377/14412345" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Petraeus Report Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans September 13, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14394866/14394856" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Reporter's Notebook A Surprise Trip to Iraq September 8, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14261606/14261563" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Reacts to New Bin Laden Video September 8, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14261572/14261552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World U.S., South Korea Differ over North Korea September 7, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14232869/14232769" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World President Bush Discusses Exports with China's Hu September 6, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14204635/14204596" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World President Bush Upholds Troop Surge in Iraq September 5, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14176471/14176450" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Elaborates on Iraq Remarks, Visits Australia September 4, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14161997/14161983" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush, Advisers Visit Iraq's Anbar Province September 3, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14142335/14142322" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Meets with U.S., Iraqi Officials in Basra September 3, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14139126/14139115" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Anbar Gives Bush Place to Cite War Progress September 3, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14137578/14136229" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law DOJ Probes Won't End with Gonzales' Resignation August 28, 2007 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13992402/13992250" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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