Senator John McCain Decides to End Cancer Treatment American Senator John McCain has chosen to discontinue his medical treatment for brain cancer. The family of the Republican Party's 2008 presidential nominee and former prisoner of war announced the

发表于:2018-12-01 / 阅读(153) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年VOA慢速英语(八)月

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama today sought to further distance himself from comments by his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Obama calling some of Wright's racially tinged remarks appalling. Speaking in North Carolina toda

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(65) / 评论(0) 分类 2008年NPR美国国家公共电台四月

While it takes two quarters of economic contraction for most economists to call a recession, one of those quarters is now in the record books. That follows an announcement from the Commerce Department today, the nation's Gross Domestic Product, the

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(73) / 评论(0) 分类 2008年NPR美国国家公共电台十月

This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Americans will elect a new president one week from Tuesday. As the campaign enters its final week, some are still undecided. Two polls, from the Associated Press and Investor's Business Daily, showed Barac

发表于:2018-12-15 / 阅读(52) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA慢速英语2008(十)月

The first polls including some in the important battleground states such as Indiana are closing at this hour. Along with Indiana where Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama did some last minute campaigning today, other states whose polls ar

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by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I

发表于:2018-12-30 / 阅读(53) / 评论(0) 分类 法律英语 Legal Lad

US Senator John McCain Has Brain Cancer Senator John McCain has brain cancer. 参议员约翰麦凯恩(John McCain)患有脑瘤。 McCain, 80, is a Republican who lost the 2008 presidential election to Democrat Barack Obama. He is considered a wa

发表于:2019-01-02 / 阅读(39) / 评论(0) 分类 2017年VOA慢速英语(七)月

Vice President Dick Cheney made a rare campaign appearance to stump for Republicans in his home state of Wyoming. He also voiced his support for GOP presidential candidate John McCain. McCain's Democratic rival Barack Obama was quick to pounce on th

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(106) / 评论(0) 分类 2008年NPR美国国家公共电台11月

1. Former cabinet member and Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson made it official today he is running for president in no wait. He calls himself the reliable conservative. Thompson was Health and Human Services Secretary in President Bush's first term

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(102) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2007

An expert on the U.S. vice presidency discusses how the position has changed. Transcript of radio broadcast: 13 June 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. The candidates for president of the United States now face what some call the bigge

发表于:2019-01-09 / 阅读(88) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA慢速英语2008年(六)月

1. Thousands of Katrina survivors are set to be moved again. FEMA says some of the trailers may have dangerously high levels of formaldehyde which could cause respiratory problems for those living in them. 2. Republican members of the House walked o

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(107) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2008年(二)月

1. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, is endorsing Democrat Barack Obama for president. Powell says both Barack Obama and John McCain are qualified, but thinks Obama can be a transformational figure. Powell also says he questions

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(144) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2008年(十)月

This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Barack Obama shakes hands with supporters in Duryea, Pennsylvania, on Friday Elections in the United States are now less than two months away. The political conventions are over, and campaigning will inten

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Obama, pushed to defend himself, says the question of who is, or is not, a patriot all too often poisons our political debates. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 July 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. A new United States citizen waves

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(88) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA慢速英语2008年(七)月

From the CNN Center here in Atlanta, glad you are with us everyone, I'm Catherine Callaway. Here's a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. Yes we can Some amazing video this morning from thousands who showed up outside / Barack Obama's future ho

发表于:2019-01-26 / 阅读(67) / 评论(0) 分类 商业报道2008年(十一)月

By Meredith Buel Manchester, New Hampshire 05 January 2008 New Hampshire is the new battleground for U.S. candidates seeking the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations. The state is home to the nation's first presidential primary next Tue

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(一月)

1.President Bush and John McCain have put the past behind them. Bush is endorsing his once bitter rival in the 2000 presidential race. The two are joining together and hoping to prevent Democrats from winning the White House this fall. 2.The Quake

发表于:2019-02-11 / 阅读(123) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2008年(三)月

1. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says global financial markets remain severely strained. He's calling for quick action to implement the government's 700-billion-dollar rescue program. And he says the administration is moving fast to begin the lar

发表于:2019-02-11 / 阅读(376) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2008年(十)月

The U.S. presidential campaign has grown increasingly personal and negative in recent days, as public opinion polls show Democratic candidate Barack Obama moving into a lead over Republican John McCain. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has been

发表于:2019-02-12 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(十月)

The U.S. State Department says the U.S. stance on the Diaoyu Islands has not changed. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki says U.S. maintains it is not taking sides on the sovereignty dispute. The United States does not take a position on the und

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