We've reported on how Republicans in the U.S. Congress have repeatedly tried to repeal and replace Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act. It's a controversial health reform law that was passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress and signed

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(107) / 评论(0) 分类 CNN美国有线新闻2017年10月

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to relax the government's rules concerning net neutrality. The vote was 3-2, with three Republicans voting to repeal the rules and two Democrats voting to keep them in place. The repeal won't

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Obama Puts Economic Focus on Middle Class 奥巴马把经济重点放在中产阶级 自7月24日开始,奥巴马就经济问题在全美进行多场演讲。在24日的演讲中,他说,尽管美国经济复苏取得进展,但贫富悬殊局面

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(60) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2013年(七月)

Trumps Environmental Regulation Roll-backs Alarm Activists August has not been a good month for environmentalists.First the Trump administration proposed repeal of tougher vehicle fuel efficiency and emission standards,revoking the rights of states l

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We are in the middle of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. It goes until December 15. People can sign up for health insurance plans under Obamacare. And holiday health insurance shoppers are finding something new this y

发表于:2018-12-09 / 阅读(56) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年NPR美国国家公共电台11月

The health care debate in the United States is far from over despite the passage of health care legislation. Studies show about half of Americans lack confidence in their health care system. Others are pushing for a repeal of the health care legislat

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: For one young mother in Pennsylvania, one thing has been on her mind - health insurance. Since last year's presidential election, we've been checking in with Jamie Ruppert and other Americans from all walks of life. She voted for D

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罗姆尼问鼎白宫的成功商人 Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney will be formally nominated next week as the Republican Partys presidential candidate at the party's convention in Tampa, Florida. 美国共和党全国代表大会正在佛罗

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Romney Touts Business Background in Presidential Bid The Republican ticket for 2012: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. In his bid to become the 45th President of the United States, Romney highlights his business experience. I understand those things, and I

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Senegal's President Begins Bid for Controversial Third Term Eight opposition candidates opened their campaigns ahead of Senegal's first-round presidential vote under a single banner and a single agenda. Respect for the constitution at the start of th

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US Hopes to Resolve Iran Nuclear Standoff in 2013 There were three high-level meetings between world powers and Iran in 2012. But by years end, the two sides were not near resolution on Iran's controversial nuclear program. The West fears Iran is dev

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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Republicans in Congress are on the verge of fulfilling a long-held dream. The House and Senate have passed bills that would eliminate or reduce the tax that people pay when they inherit large estates - larger than $5.5 million. I

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As He Leaves The Senate, Harry Reid Says He's 'Hopeful' On Trump RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Later today, Senator Harry Reid will give his final speech on the Senate floor. He has served in Congress for 30 years and as the Senate Democratic leader for 12. H

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DAVID GREENE, HOST: We do not know yet if Obamacare will be replaced. As NPR's Pam Fessler reports, one community facing uncertainty are the homeless. PAM FESSLER, BYLINE: Joseph Funn was homeless for almost 20 years, and his body took quite a beatin

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The wildfires have set off a political debate in California's state capitol. It centers on who should pay when power lines cause fires. Marisa Lagos from member station KQED reports. MARISA LAGOS, BYLINE: A special joint legislativ

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DAVID GREENE, HOST: All right, consumers who buy their insurance through the Affordable Care Act markets might be pleasantly surprised about their premium costs come this fall. The price of premiums could actually drop in several states, as NPR's Ali

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Washington Week: Focus on Fiscal Battles 本周华盛顿聚焦财政问题之争 WASHINGTON After weeks focused on Syria, Washington is turning its attention to fiscal deadlines that, if not met, could provoke a limited U.S. government shutdown and a

发表于:2019-02-01 / 阅读(45) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA常速英语2013年(九月)

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 06 March 2006 The Islamic militant group Hamas moved quickly on Monday to take control of the Palestinian parliament - voting to revoke a series of legislative measures passed

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African Leaders Discuss Democracy, Investment with Obama It was in front of a crowd of hundreds that leaders of Malawi, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Cape Verde spoke about the big gains their countries have made in the last few years. For the president

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 04 May 2007 Republican presidential candidates debated the war in Iraq, taxes and terrorism in a wide-ranging exchange Thursday evening. Mike O'Sullivan reports, 10 Republicans faced off in their first debate of the cam

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