Author: Jim Lehrer
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Newsmaker Interviews: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - PBS Podcast
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Mark Warner Previews DNC Keynote Address
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Judy Woodruff speaks with former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner about how he plans to lay out the case for the Democratic presidential bid during Tuesday's keynote address at the DNC convention and his views on the election fight over the battleground state of Virginia.
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Michelle Obama Addresses the DNC Convention
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Michelle Obama addressed the opening night of the Democratic convention in Denver Monday with a speech focusing on her personal story and praising the leadership values of her husband, Sen. Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of her speech, as prepared for delivery.
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President Carter Mulls Historical Significance of Barack Obama
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jim Lehrer, Mark Shields and David Brooks to reflect on the race for the White House, Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy, and the historical significance of the moment.
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Regional Security Tops Pakistani Prime Minister's Agenda
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Jul 29, 2008
After a U.S. air strike killed a possible al-Qaida operative in Pakistan's tribal belt Monday, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani discusses the complexities of securing his country's border with Afghanistan.
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Adm. Mullen: Iraq War Affects Deployment in Afghanistan
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Jul 22, 2008
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, whose words have been parsed over the past weeks as the presidential campaign focuses on foreign policy, discusses the success of the surge and his opinion that troops would have to be withdrawn from Iraq before added to Afghanistan in a significant way.
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Fannie Mae CEO Defends Mortgage Giant's Stability
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd reacts to questions about the stability of the mortgage-lending giant after the government took steps earlier this week to back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to maintain stability and confidence in U.S. financial markets.
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Obama Calls for U.S. Military to Renew Focus on Afghanistan
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Jul 15, 2008
In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.
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Colombian Defense Chief Describes Risks, Planning for Hostage Rescue
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Jul 03, 2008
Following the dramatic rescue of fifteen hostages in Columbia by government forces, some held by rebels for years, Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos describes events and planning leading up to the rescue effort.
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G8 Leaders Urged to Turn Attention to Food Crisis
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, Jul 02, 2008
Ahead of the Group of Eight summit in Japan next week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick is calling on world leaders to renew their focus on the global food crisis what efforts to address food shortages as commodities' values escalate.
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Minority Leader Boehner Details War Funding Moves, Energy Policy Debate
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Jun 19, 2008
Lawmakers met Thursday to debate funding allocations for the Iraq and Afghan wars, while continuing to mull how to best address soaring gas prices. House Minority Leader John Boehner explains GOP priorities in the House and how Congress has handled its most pressing issues.
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Annan: World Must Help African Nations Tackle Food Crisis
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, Jun 11, 2008
Fuel costs and supply shortages have caused a spike in food prices across Africa -- prompting calls for an agricultural revolution on the continent. Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan discusses efforts to address the crisis.
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Pelosi Predicts Democrats Will Have Nominee in June
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, May 21, 2008
With the race for the Democratic nomination reaching the home stretch and continued clashes between the president and Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi assesses the fight between Sens. Obama and Clinton, the racial, economic and gender divisions in the party, and the Democrats' legislative battle to end the war Iraq.
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U.N. Chief Details Diplomatic Efforts on Myanmar Crisis
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Fri, May 16, 2008
Two major natural disasters have hit Myanmar and China in as many weeks. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the two crises, and diplomatic efforts to get the Myanmar government to quicken its pace of allowing in foreign assistance.
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Rubin: 'Complexity, Uncertainty' Shade Economic Issues
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Fri, Mar 21, 2008
Robert Rubin, who served as treasury secretary during the Clinton administration and is currently the chairman of the board of directors at Citigroup, evaluates the state of the U.S. economy and the role of government intervention in recent economic troubles.
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Obama Weighs In on Economy, Looks to Pennsylvania
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Mar 17, 2008
In an in-depth interview, Sen. Barack Obama weighs in on the current U.S. economic crisis, the war in Iraq, issues of race and gender and his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama also looks ahead to next month's contest in Pennsylvania against Sen. Hillary Clinton.
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Clinton Looks to Ohio, Texas for Rebound in Tough Race
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, Feb 27, 2008
Sen. Hillary Clinton told the NewsHour Wednesday that she remains optimistic about her chances in next week's Texas and Ohio primaries as she battles Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Clinton details her campaign outlook and the prospects for a general election race against presumptive GOP nominee John McCain.
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Senators Weigh U.S. Policy in South Asia after Visit
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Feb 25, 2008
Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Chuck Hagel, R- Neb., recently traveled to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Turkey in an effort to review the state of security and U.S. diplomacy in the critical regions. The lawmakers assess U.S. relations in South Asia and the recent Turkish incursion into northern Iraq.
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U.S. Envoy Discusses Kosovo Independence Declaration
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Feb 18, 2008
Despite pressure from Serbia and Russia, the province of Kosovo declared itself independent from Serbia on Sunday. Ambassador Frank Wisner, the U.S. special envoy to Kosovo, discusses the implications of the Albanian-majority province's declaration of independence.
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Lenders Sign-on for Plan to Help Prevent Home Foreclosures
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Feb 12, 2008
The Bush Administration and six of the nation's largest banks agreed on a plan Tuesday that would delay some home foreclosures by 30 days, allowing lenders to negotiate more affordable terms. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson discusses the details of the proposal.
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Mukasey Weighs Waterboarding, Sept. 11 Charges
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Mon, Feb 11, 2008
After Attorney General Michael Mukasey took charge of the Justice Department, he called for an evaluation of the legalities of the "waterboarding" interrogation tactic. In an interview, Mukasey considers the waterboarding debate, charges against Sept. 11 suspects and the strength of the Justice Department.
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U.N. Envoy: Darfur Faces New Dangers Amid Chad Unrest
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Fri, Feb 08, 2008
U.N. special envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson painted a bleak picture of the war-torn Sudanese region Friday, warning that rebel groups had made only limited progress toward peace talks. In an interview, Eliasson details the latest developments in Darfur and explains how unrest in neighboring Chad may further inflame the crisis.
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Adm. Fallon Examines Afghan Conflict, Tensions With Iran
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Fri, Jan 18, 2008
The head of U.S. Central Command, Adm. William Fallon, oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including Iraq, as well as Afghanistan and parts of Asia and Africa. In an interview with Ray Suarez, Adm. Fallon discusses the state of U.S. efforts in these regions and developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran.
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Design Flaw Cited in Investigation of Minnesota Bridge Collapse
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Tue, Jan 15, 2008
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed findings Tuesday from its probe of last year's deadly Minnesota bridge collapse, citing a design flaw with steel "gusset plates" used to build the structure. NTSB chief Mark Rosenker details the agency's investigation.
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Pakistani Ambassador Durrani: Bhutto Had 'Best Protection Possible'
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Dec 27, 2007
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Mahmud Ali Durrani reiterated his government's reaction to Thursday's assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, calling her death the work of Islamic extremists.
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Senate Majority Leader Reid Weighs Partisan Divides, Security in Iraq
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., discusses how partisan differences have impacted the pace of recent legislative progress on Capitol Hill, the state of the Iraq war and the next steps for the Democratic-led Congress in an interview with Ray Suarez.
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Time Names Russia's Putin 'Person of the Year' in New Sign of Influence
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, Dec 19, 2007
Time magazine named Russian President Vladimir Putin its "Person of the Year" Wednesday -- the latest sign of Putin's rise as a key player on the world stage. A Time editor and a policy expert examine Putin's leadership and how he may further influence Russian politics.
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McConnell Details Spending Bill Fight, Push for War Funds
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Wed, Dec 19, 2007
GOP and Democratic lawmakers have sparred in recent weeks over a massive spending bill that, in addition to funding domestic programs, also seeks to include funds for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses legislative battles on Capitol Hill over spending and energy legislation.
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Mitchell Blames Players, Management in Baseball Steroid Investigation
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
A report released Thursday by former Sen. George Mitchell on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in pro baseball named many of the game's top athletes and cited both players and management for allowing the abuse. Sen. Mitchell discusses the 20-month investigation.
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Pelosi Aims to Set 'New Direction' Amid Legislative Battles
Author: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Just over a year into her term as House leader in the new Democratic-majority Congress, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D- Calif., discusses the latest developments from Capitol Hill, including spending bill battles, new energy legislation, the controversy over CIA interrogation tapes and U.S. policy on Iran and Iraq.
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