Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'george'

Obama Gets A New Armored Presidential Limousine

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:55:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama may inherit his predecessors' wars, deficit and address, but he will not have to ride in George W. Bush's car. The Detroit News reports during the inauguration, Obama will cruise down Pennsylvania Avenue in an armored 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine. The model has bigger windows than the old presidential limo. It's made by General Motors. And if GM could just get a few million more people to buy one, maybe it wouldn't need that government bailout.

Former White House Chef On Oval Office Tastes

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:36:00 EST

On Wednesday, the White House chef will serve lunch to a table of five: four presidents and one president-elect. Walter Scheib, who spent 11 years as chef for Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, discusses Oval Office culinary tastes with host Guy Raz.

Josh Brolin Takes On The Legacy Of 'W'

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:50:00 EST

His starring role as George W. Bush in the Oliver Stone film W. was just one in a series of high-profile jobs for Josh Brolin — including the Oscar-winner No Country for Old Men. He was also seen last year in American Gangster and In The Valley of Elah.

Economic Downturn Hurts Trash Haulers

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

Allied Waste Management, a garbage collector in St. George, Utah, says its clients aren't throwing out as much as they used to. The company says trash tonnage is down 10 percent to 15 percent. St. George has seen an increase in new homes, but many of them are empty. The garbage truck drivers are paid per house and by tonnage, so less trash means drivers are taking home $25 to $50 less each week.

Being, And Appreciating, George Plimpton

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:51:00 EST

George Plimpton was a literary man about town who did it all, from co-founding The Paris Review to boxing (and dribbling and quarterbacking) with the pros. Now, in George, Being George, 200 friends, lovers and rivals detail Plimpton's remarkable exploits.

With Arrest, Blagojevich Joins Other Ill. Governors

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the latest in a string of modern Illinois governors who have run afoul of the law. He follows in the footsteps of George H. Ryan, Daniel Walker and Otto Kerner.

Damaged Bridges Separate Georgians, Russians

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:35:00 EST

Bridges connecting Georgian and Russian-controlled territory have been damaged, forcing residents to ford the icy river in carts or by foot. Some Western diplomats say the disappearance of the bridges fits with Moscow's broader strategy of cutting the region's links to the rest of Georgia.

Devastated Georgia Begins To Rebuild After War

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:00 EST

Three months after the armies of Russia and Georgia clashed in the breakaway region of South Ossetia, Georgians are beginning to come to terms with their disastrous military defeat. Reconstruction projects are under way, but Georgians still remain uneasy.

Obama Challenging Bush Policies, John McCain

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In New Hampshire Thursday, Barack Obama said he's not trying to run against George W. Bush. He said he's against the Bush policies that his opponent John McCain supports. Obama also charged that McCain hasn't outlined anything he would do differently than President Bush on important economic issues.

Stone Moves On To Bush After JFK, Nixon

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

President Bush is the subject of a new movie by director Oliver Stone. "W," stars Josh Brolin as George W. Bush. The movie is Stone's version of how President Bush came to power, and went to war. Stone talks with Renee Montagne about "W."

Oliver Stone's 'W.': Taking Aim At A Lame Duck

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:01:00 EDT

With elections just days away, the director of Nixon and JFK returns with a fantasia on the life of George W. Bush. As the first-ever film about a sitting president, it's certainly a curiosity; but is it much more?

For Candidates, An Accent on Authenticity

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:12:00 EDT

What do Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, George W. Bush, and John Edwards have in common? They've all been criticized for the way they speak. Linguist Geoff Nunberg has some thoughts about candidates and regional cadence.

Candidates Vie For Key Latino Votes

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EDT

In 2004, George W. Bush and the GOP enjoyed a surge of support from Latino voters. Now, four years later, polls show many Latinos are leaning toward Obama. Latinos are the largest minority in the U.S. and McCain, who has a long history with immigration reform, is fighting to win Latino voters back to the GOP.

Look To Missouri To Predict Next President

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Missouri is once again a battleground state in the presidential election. The Show Me State has almost always gone with the winner. Bill Clinton won there twice. So did George W. Bush. Recent polls give John McCain an edge for the state's 11 electoral votes.

Why Some Republicans Are Nervous About Palin

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alaska governor Sarah Palin isn't sitting well with some veteran GOP operatives. David Frum, Republican strategist and former George W. Bush speech writer, says it's important to know how someone governs before giving them the job. With Palin, that's impossible, he says.

George Duke Puts His Stamp On Funk

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:22:00 EDT

Duke has put out more than 30 albums, which have incorporated jazz, pop, Latin and R&B to critical and commercial success. On his latest album, Dukey Treats, the legendary keyboard player, composer, arranger and bandleader pays tribute to funk, soul and Sly Stone.

Obama Attacks McCain's Strength, Weakness

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama made history Thursday night by accepting his party's nomination for the presidency. He's the first black American to hold such a major party nomination. To the cheers of an estimated 84,000 people at Denver's Invesco Field, Obama said America has had "enough" of broken politics and doesn't want John McCain to continue "the failed policies of George W. Bush."

Conflict Hinders Plans For Georgian Energy Corridor

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:28:00 EDT

Multinationals have invested billions of dollars into developing an energy thruway that circumvents Russian territory. With the recent Russian-Georgian war, the route's security is questionable.

U.S. Diverts Aid Ship From Port Guarded By Russians

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The United States will not dock a Coast Guard ship carrying humanitarian aid in the Georgian city of Poti. Russian forces are posted on the outskirts of the port city. A U.S. embassy spokesman says the ship will dock well south of where Russian and Georgian forces clashed this month.

Russia Recognizes Breakaway Georgian Regions

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Russia has formally recognized the breakaway Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which were at the heart of the recent war with Georgia. President Dmitry Medvedev said Georgia forced Russia's hand by trying to seize control of South Ossetia.

Russia Claims Independence For Georgian Provinces

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:29:00 EDT

Georgian leaders have reacted angrily to news that Russia had recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Georgia's president declared it has no legal basis. He and other Georgians fear it will lead Russia to eventually annex the two territories.

Why Russia Is Recognizing Independence Now

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Russia recently recognized the independence of two breakaway Georgian territories. Western leaders are condemning the action. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the move was prompted by Georgia's attempts to seize control of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Medvedev Recognizes South Ossetia, Abkhazia

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:58:00 EDT

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev defied U.S. pressure and signed a decree Tuesday recognizing the independence of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The move will further complicate strained relations with the U.S.

A Town Sits Uneasily On Georgia-Ossetia Divide

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Although Russian troops have announced that they will partially withdraw from Georgian territory, they have left behind army checkpoints on Georgian territory. One South Ossetian town is on the ethnic fault line between Georgians and Ossetians.

Russian Troops Seen Leaving Area Near Tbilisi

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:08:00 EDT

There are signs of Russian troop movements in the republic of Georgia. About 20 miles from Tbilisi, Russian soldiers suddenly packed up their gear and moved out with their tanks, and Georgian forces are moving in. Russia has promised that the troop pullback would be completed today.