Politics Bush Bids Farewell At News Conference January 12, 2009 • President Bush have given his last news conference, bidding farewell to the journalists who have peppered him with questions over the past eight years. Unlike four years ago, he seemed prepared Monday to talk about what he sees as his biggest mistakes while in office. Bush Bids Farewell At News Conference Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99259321/99265085" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics At Final News Conference, A Reflective Bush January 12, 2009 • With just eight days left in office, President Bush looked back over eight years in office and talked about his joys and disappointments in his final White House news conference. He also had words of encouragement for his successor, Barack Obama. At Final News Conference, A Reflective Bush Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99259304/99259286" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Bush May Scale Back Plans For Marine Reserve December 8, 2008 • The White House is considering the designation of a new marine reserve in the Northern Mariana Islands, but it may not get the same amount of protection as an area created two years ago near Hawaii. The same could be true for other sites in the Pacific that are also under consideration. Bush May Scale Back Plans For Marine Reserve Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97967207/97974464" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Visits White House For Meeting With Bush November 10, 2008 • President George W. Bush welcomed President-elect Barack Obama to the White House on Monday. While the two men met to discuss affairs of state, first lady Laura Bush gave Michelle Obama a tour of the second-floor residence of the Executive Mansion. Obama Visits White House For Meeting With Bush Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96827323/96827871" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Emanuel Is Obama's Chief Of Staff November 6, 2008 • Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has accepted the position of president-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff. Meanwhile, President Bush and Obama are to meet Monday for talks as part of the Democrat's transition to the White House. Emanuel Is Obama's Chief Of Staff Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96713912/96713900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Fresh Details Emerge In Special Counsel's Ouster October 28, 2008 • New details are emerging about the White House's dismissal of Scott Bloch as special counsel, head of the office that protects federal whistle-blowers from mistreatment. Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Bush To Unveil Expanded Bank Bailout Details October 13, 2008 • The Bush administration plans to spend as much as $250 billion of the $700 billion bailout buying stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system out of deep concern for the faltering economy.
World Bush Seeks Free Trade With Latin America September 24, 2008 • President Bush has talked about free trade with Western Hemisphere leaders, but the comments follow an address to the U.N. General Assembly by Bolivian President Evo Morales, who decried capitalism as the worst friend of humanity. Bush Seeks Free Trade With Latin America Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95007334/95013605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bush Makes Final Address As President To U.N. September 23, 2008 • President Bush has made his final address to the U.N. General Assembly. He leaves behind many problems for the next U.S. president: unfinished wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a tarnished image that has undercut America's moral authority in the world. Bush Makes Final Address As President To U.N. Listen · 3:29 3:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94953511/94953485" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics 'Angler' Takes Measure Of Cheney's Influence Fresh Air September 16, 2008 • Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, Angler, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command. 'Angler' Takes Measure Of Cheney's Influence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94662546/94662548" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Impact of War Bob Woodward Details A White House Divided Fresh Air September 9, 2008 • The surge in Iraq is one of the issues that divides the presidential candidates, but Bob Woodward's new book, The War Within, reveals that it also divided the Bush administration and the military. Bob Woodward Details A White House Divided Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94414058/94414240" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National A Texas Cafe Recounts Bush Vacations In Crawford August 27, 2008 • George W. Bush is spending his final summer vacation as president at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Valerie Citrano, who runs The Coffee Shop Cafe in nearby McGregor with her husband, Donald, says she's feeling a little nostalgic. A Texas Cafe Recounts Bush Vacations In Crawford Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94029117/94030265" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Bush Expands Intel Chief's Role July 31, 2008 • President Bush has signed an executive order revising rules for intelligence agencies and expanding the national intelligence director's powers. Congressional Republicans are irked over what they say is disrespect for congressional oversight in the process. Bush Expands Intel Chief's Role Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93144951/93143757" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics House Panel Scrutinizes 'Imperial Presidency' July 25, 2008 • The House Judiciary Committee has convened a session on "the Imperial Presidency." Democrats accuse the administration of overstepping its authority and the subject has repeatedly turned to whether it is guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors." House Panel Scrutinizes 'Imperial Presidency' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92933218/92936378" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Farewell Themes in the State of the Union January 28, 2008 • President Bush delivers the final State of the Union speech of his two-term presidency Monday night. If similar speeches by Presidents Reagan and Clinton are any indication, Bush will highlight his accomplishments and set the agenda for his last year in office. Farewell Themes in the State of the Union Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18432001/18467547" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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