Opinion Pennsylvania Avenue Support for Bush's Anti-Terror Policy Slipping July 28, 2005 • President Bush has often found a political benefit in focusing on the war on terrorism. But in the latest Pennsylvania Avenue column, David Greene says support for the president's anti-terrorism policy may not be the political trump card it once was.
John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice The Roberts Nomination: What's Next July 19, 2005 • Judge John G. Roberts, President Bush's choice to be a Supreme Court justice, has friends in both parties. His reputation as a bright, questioning lawyer comes with a solid standing as a conservative. The Roberts Nomination: What's Next Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4761749/4761750" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice Roberts, Bush's Pick, Known for Conservative Views July 19, 2005 • President Bush will name appeals court judge John G. Roberts as his nominee to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. The selection of Roberts follows intense speculation over two other candidates: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and U.S. Appeals Court Judge Edith Brown Clement. Roberts, Bush's Pick, Known for Conservative Views Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4761248/4761249" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Outing of a CIA Agent, and the Case for Invading Iraq July 19, 2005 • When the Intelligence Identities Protection Act was written, its authors were hardly picturing its use to prosecute top officials in the White House. But the current grand jury has been considering that possibility in the case of CIA operative Valerie Plame. To understand how this came about, a look back to the events of 2002, when the administration was building its case for invading Iraq. The Outing of a CIA Agent, and the Case for Invading Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4760123/4760138" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Laura Bush Surveys Suffering in Africa July 17, 2005 • First Lady Laura Bush has returned from visits to Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda in southern Africa. She flew there after last week's G8 summit, where world leaders pledged aid to help developing nations. Bush says she wanted to convey the level of suffering to the world. Laura Bush Surveys Suffering in Africa Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4757716/4757717" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Rights, AIDS Focus of First Lady's Africa Tour July 14, 2005 • During her tour of Botswana, South Africa and Tanzania, First Lady Laura Bush hopes to focus attention on AIDS assistance and awareness, and also on the empowerment of women. Rights, AIDS Focus of First Lady's Africa Tour Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4753808/4753809" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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London Bombings Overshadow G8 Summit London Bombings Disrupt Scotland G8 Talks July 7, 2005 • The first day of official meetings at the G8 conference in Scotland is shaken by bombing attacks in London. Leaders of the world's wealthiest nations pledged not to allow the attacks to stop their work. But they put off until Friday planned statements on the world's economy and climate. London Bombings Disrupt Scotland G8 Talks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4734107/4734108" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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London Bombings Overshadow G8 Summit President Bush Reacts to London Attacks July 7, 2005 • NPR's David Greene, reporting from the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, discusses President Bush's reaction to the London bombings and his warning to Americans to be vigilant. President Bush Reacts to London Attacks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4733758/4733759" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Blair Leaves G8 Summit, Returns to London July 7, 2005 • British Prime Minister Tony Blair has left the G8 summit of wealthy nations in Scotland to return to London in the wake of the bombings in that city. David Greene reports on how other G8 leaders are reacting to the attacks, and the impact on the summit. Blair Leaves G8 Summit, Returns to London Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4733343/4733344" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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London Bombings Overshadow G8 Summit G8 Summit Opens in Scotland July 7, 2005 • British Prime Minister Tony Blair has prepared an ambitious agenda for the G8 summit in Scotland. The two top items are his calls for increasing the amount of aid to poor African countries and for limiting the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. G8 Summit Opens in Scotland Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4732869/4732870" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush in Copenhagen Thanks Danes for Iraq Support July 6, 2005 • President Bush visits Denmark to thank Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who has been a close ally in the war in Iraq. Recently, the prime minister extended the stay of some 500 troops in southern Iraq, despite opposition to that presence from some Danish citizens. From Copenhagen, Bush flies to Scotland, site of the annual G8 summit. Bush in Copenhagen Thanks Danes for Iraq Support Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4731165/4731166" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bush Thanks Danes for Military Help in Iraq July 5, 2005 • President Bush visits Copenhagen, Denmark, to show his gratitude for the country's military help in Iraq. The Danes currently have about 570 troops serving with the British in southern Iraq. Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen has been a reliable Bush ally. Bush Thanks Danes for Military Help in Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4730630/4730631" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Pennsylvania Avenue Soldiers Lend Somber Tone to Iraq Speech June 29, 2005 • NPR Congressional Correspondent David Greene reflects on President Bush's televised speech Tuesday night on the situation in Iraq.
World Bush Urges Nation to Be Patient on Iraq June 29, 2005 • In a bid to rally support for the Iraq war, President Bush addresses the nation during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C. Speaking in a hall filled with soldiers, the president said he won't send more troops to Iraq, but he also declined to set a timetable for withdrawal. Bush Urges Nation to Be Patient on Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4722630/4722631" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Picking Diplomatic Plums for Allies June 28, 2005 • Two-thirds of U.S. ambassadors to foreign countries come up through the foreign service and know a lot about the country they go to serve in. But the other third are often political cronies and fundraisers. It's a longstanding practice with fresh examples. Picking Diplomatic Plums for Allies Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4721959/4721960" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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