VOA慢速英语2018 小议美国国会

United States Congress Explained In the United States, voters choose members of Congress every two years. But what is Congress? 美国的选民每两年选一次国会议员。然而国会是什么呢？ Imagine that the U.S. government is a chair wi

NPR 2011-07-29

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Jin Hour. The House of representatives is now debate House Speaker John Boehner's plan to cut the deficit, but to voted expective leader today. Boehner's plan would raise the debt ceiling in exchange for deep cuts in

NPR 2008-09-26

After a summit at the White House today between top congressional leaders, the president and both presidential candidates as well, a proposed 700-billion-dollar financial bailout deal now appears to be in some flux. NPR's Debbie Elliott has more. Co

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The United States and Europe have announced tough new economic sanctions against Russia. NPR's Scott Horsley reports that coordinate effort is designed to put pressure on Russia to stop its violent interference in neighboring Ukraine. The latest sanc

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In all societies, male and female roles are regarded differently. The mother role is universally carried out by women, which is biologically based. Roles defined by sex also characterize the economic

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NPR 2008-09-17

Investment bank Goldman Sachs reported a 70% drop in income today, following an eventful day yesterday. All eyes are now focused on the health of the remaining firms that make up the pillars of Wall Street. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports. With Bear Stea

NPR 2008-10-14

After plunging 18% for the five days ending last Friday, the Dow and the other major stock market indices were back to life today, regaining 11% of their losses. For the Dow Jones Industrial Average, it was the single biggest one day point gain by a

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This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. President Obama now turns his attention to financial reform after his victory last month on health care. He met Wednesday with congressional leaders from both parties at the White House. Republicans a

VOA标准英语2008年-US Congress Faces a Week of Challenges

The U.S. Congress faces a major legislative challenge next week as it awaits details of a Bush administration plan to deal with the worst U.S. financial crisis in decades. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, where congressional leaders are

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By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 25 September 2007 The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to strengthen economic sanctions against Iran over its support for terrorist groups and refusal to halt uranium enrichment. VOA's Dan Robinson

voa标准英语2008-White House Says Auto Bailout Not Imminent

The Bush administration is attempting to dampen expectations for immediate government action to save America's troubled car manufacturers. White House Press Secretary Dana Perino responds to a reporter's question at the White House, 16 Dec 2008 Two

VOA标准英语2013--White House Chief of Staff Lew Expected to Take Over Treasury

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VOA标准英语2010年-Congress Gets High Marks From Environm

An environmental group is applauding Congress for its green record in 2009 but sweeping climate change appears doubtful given the partisan divide on Capitol Hill. Each year the Washington-based League of Conservation Voters releases a scorecard that

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Tony Abbott is being urged to re-consider his election promise not to change the GST. Western Australia's Liberal Premier Colin Barnett says the tax is not raising enough money and needs to be broadened or increased. The ACT Chief Minister Katy Galla

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Paula Wolfson | White House 14 December 2009 President Barack Obama meets with members of the financial industry in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, 14 Dec 2009 The president says his message to the financial sector is simple. America's banks r

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LONDON, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Stagnant British housing market has made property at the most affordable level in 10 years, bringing more homes within reach of first-time buyers, British mortgage lender Halifax said on Saturday. Halifax, now part of Lloy

CNN 2008-10-04

Hope youre having a great day, Im Nicole Lapin at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Here is a look at whats happening NOW IN THE NEWS. The House has just approved a massive Wall Street bailout just four days after voting down a version of the rescue plan.