World Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness November 30, 2006 Iraq's prime minister says he thinks his country's forces will be ready to take full control of Iraq's security by next June. Nouri al-Maliki and President Bush discussed the issue at their meeting earlier today in Jordan. Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6561771/6561772" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Pushes Transfer of Security Duties to Iraqis November 30, 2006 President Bush returns to Washington after meeting in Amman, Jordan, with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The president says the United States will step up the pace of handing over security duties to Iraqi forces. But he also insisted that U.S. troops will stay until the job is done. Bush Pushes Transfer of Security Duties to Iraqis Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6559196/6559197" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Turns from NATO and Afghanistan to Iraq November 29, 2006 President Bush wraps up the NATO summit in Latvia, where the focus has been on Afghanistan, and heads to Jordan for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Bush Turns from NATO and Afghanistan to Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6553623/6553624" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Arrives to a Warm Welcome in the Baltics November 28, 2006 President Bush was warmly welcomed Tuesday at the presidential palace in Estonia. He became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the small Baltic nation, before reaching his primary destination: the NATO summit in Latvia. Bush Arrives to a Warm Welcome in the Baltics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6548113/6548114" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Looking for Clues to Bush's Future November 27, 2006 With two years left in his presidency, there is no way to know how history will judge George W. Bush. Perhaps it's worth a look back at other chief executives: Truman, Reagan and Clinton. They also faced a critical point six years into their presidencies. Looking for Clues to Bush's Future Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6542605/6542606" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Preps for Summits on Iraq, Afghanistan November 26, 2006 President Bush travels this week to enlist the help of allies in Afghanistan and Iraq. He'll meet with NATO leaders in Latvia to press for increased defense spending in Afghanistan, then head to Jordan for a summit with Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki. Bush Preps for Summits on Iraq, Afghanistan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6539906/6539907" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Race for Iowa's 1st GOP Candidate for Iowa House Reflects on Defeat November 20, 2006 Republican Mike Whalen lost his bid for a House seat from Iowa that had previously been held by the GOP. The candidate is sanguine about his loss, but says too much national-party involvement and strong antiwar sentiment hurt his campaign. GOP Candidate for Iowa House Reflects on Defeat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6505343/6505367" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Is Bush Turning Back the Clock for Iraq Help? November 14, 2006 Despite White House denials, many in Washington think it looks like President Bush is turning to his father's old political team for help with the issue of Iraq. Is Bush Turning Back the Clock for Iraq Help? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6484615/6484616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Gets Preview of Iraq Group's Message November 13, 2006 President Bush welcomes the 10 members of the Iraq Study Group to the Roosevelt Room in the White House, where he received a preview of the recommendations they will offer for U.S. policy in rebuilding Iraq. Bush Gets Preview of Iraq Group's Message Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6481791/6481792" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Iraq Study Group to Give Bush Its View of War November 13, 2006 President Bush has a highly anticipated conversation with the Iraq Study Group think tank to discuss what it sees as the realities of the U.S.-led occupation. Iraq Study Group to Give Bush Its View of War Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6480586/6480587" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bush, Pelosi Pledge to Work Together November 9, 2006 House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi lodged insults at President Bush during the build-up to the midterm elections. Now Bush has hosted Pelosi at a White House lunch meeting, and the two made public statements about working together amicably. Bush, Pelosi Pledge to Work Together Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6462636/6462637" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics President Changes Tune After Democratic Gains November 9, 2006 President Bush spent his first day in a new political landscape, insisting he can work with a new, and hostile, Congress to get things done during his two remaining years in office. His first order of business was to announce the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. President Changes Tune After Democratic Gains Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6460635/6460636" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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White House Surveys New Political Landscape November 8, 2006 The White House wakes up to a new political landscape Wednesday, with the House controlled by Democrats, and Senate control still up in the air. White House Surveys New Political Landscape Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6454513/6454514" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment On Campaign Trail, Bush Praises Saddam Verdict November 6, 2006 President Bush hailed Saddam Hussein's death sentence Sunday, saying it's a milestone in Iraq's effort to stabilize the country. Mr. Bush spoke about Iraq's former leader as he made several campaign stops. On Campaign Trail, Bush Praises Saddam Verdict Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6441746/6441747" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment Bush, Democrats Weigh In on Saddam Sentence November 5, 2006 President Bush hailed the death sentence against Saddam Hussein as he campaigned ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Leading Democrats were cautious about what the verdict will mean for Iraq. Bush, Democrats Weigh In on Saddam Sentence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6439402/6439403" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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