ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: On Memorial Day, we honor those who died while serving in the military. One congressman has made it his life's cause to honor service members who were killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. North Carolina Republican Walter B. Jones says

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US, Saudi Leaders to Meet Against Backdrop of War, Iran Deal WHITE HOUSE Against the backdrop of war in Iraq, Yemen and Syria, and concerns about Irans behavior, U.S. President Barack Obama will welcome Saudi King Salman to the White House Friday. It

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By Paula Wolfson White House 02 May 2007 Negotiations are under way between the White House and the U.S. Congress on a revised war funding bill. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports President Bush is emphasizing the need to find common ground, and find it qui

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By Deborah Tate Washington 26 April 2007 The U.S. Senate, following the lead of the House of Representatives, has approved a compromise bill that funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But it also sets a goal of withdrawing U.S. troops fr

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By Michael Lipin Washington 15 September 2007 Thousands of anti-war activists rallied in Washington Saturday to demand an end to the Iraq war, the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops and the impeachment of President Bush. At least 5,000 people marche

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By Jim Bertel Washington, DC 19 December 2006 watch Years Top Stories 2006 War in the Middle East, nuclear proliferation, and political change are among the most memorable events of the past year. A look back at the top stories of 2006. Iraq January

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As US Mission Ends, American Soldiers, Iraqis Reflect on Pain of War In a few days the U.S. military will end its presence in Iraq after almost nine years. American soldiers and Iraqis view the withdrawal with a mixture of emotions. Our correspondent

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By Barry Wood Washington, DC 10 February 2006 watch Budget Deficit report President Bush has submitted a U.S. government budget for the fiscal year beginning in October that totals $2.8 trillion. VOA'

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 16 March 2008 Protesters in several US cities held anti-war rallies Saturday to mark the fifth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, March 20th. More rallies are planned in coming days in other U.S. cities. Mike

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By Phil Mercer Sydney 04 September 2007 After a surprise trip to Iraq, President Bush is visiting Australia for a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group. The conflict in the Persian Gulf will be a key theme of the president's visit to

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By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 25 October 2007 A group of lawmakers from both parties is proposing to change a law approved by Congress more than three decades ago aimed at limiting the ability of the president to go to war without the approval of Cong

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By Scott Stearns White House 14 April 2007 President Bush President Bush meets with opposition leaders who control Congress Wednesday over differences blocking additional funding for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Scott S

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By Jim Malone Washington 16 April 2007 President Bush faces major political challenges on two fronts this week, the war in Iraq and a controversy involving his attorney general, Alberto Gonzales. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has a preview fr

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03 July 2006 Protesters demonstrate along the route of the presidential motorcade (File photo - June 16, 2006) The July 4th Independence Day holiday will feature numerous expressions of support for U.S. troops serving in harm's way. A coalition of a

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By Jim Fry Washington 18 September 2007 The U.S. Senate this week is considering whether to restrict President Bush's conduct of the war in Iraq. It is a long awaited showdown between Mr. Bush and Democrats who say they want to impose firm timetable

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By Scott Stearns White House 07 April 2007 President Bush says he will veto funding for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq because opposition legislators have attached timetables for a troop withdrawal from Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns

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By Scott Stearns White House 07 June 2008 U.S. President George Bush wants $178 billion more in military spending to help pay for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats are adding dome

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By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 16 April 2008 The Bush administration is warning Congress of potential layoffs at the Department of Defense if they do not approve a $108 billion funding package for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by the end of next mon

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By Paula Wolfson Washington 13 November 2007 President Bush is pushing the U.S. Congress to give him the extra money he says is needed for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But as VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House, Democrats

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今天我们要学的词是 civil war. Civil war 内战。Saudi Arabia warned that Iraq was facing a full-scale civil war with dire consequences. 沙特阿拉伯警告说,伊拉克面临全面内战,将带来可怕的后果。与此同时, U.S.

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