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[00:00.00]250 Housing Problem [00:03.74]In the United States, many people only lived in large, two-and three-story homes. [00:09.53]Today, many people would like to live in such houses but most people can't. [00:14.55]They don't have enough money to
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By Brian Wagner Miami 13 July 2007 The governor of the southern U.S. state of Florida has signed some of the nation's toughest laws aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that environmentalists are urging Florida and
By Brian Padden Washington 07 April 2008 Failed and weak states are unable for various reasons to provide security and other basic services for their citizens. The Bush administration and a growing number of foreign policy experts say failed states p
In the final days of the U.S. presidential election campaign, candidates Barack Obama and John McCain will focus on a relatively small handful of states that will provide the margin of victory on Election Day, November 4. VOA National Correspondent
By Jim Malone Washington 19 March 2007 The presidential nominees from both major U.S. political parties could be chosen earlier than ever next year, in large part because California and several other states are moving up the dates of their president
TECHNOLOGY REPORT - Huawei and ZTE Deny Claims That They Present a Security Threat to the United States 科技报道 - 华为和中兴否认对美国国家安全造成威胁 From VOA Learning English, this is the TECHNOLOGY REPORT in Special English.
By Jim Stevenson Tianjin, China 23 September 2007 Top ranked United States and defending champion Germany have advanced to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports both teams had simil
Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain Friday focused on states that could play a pivotal role in the November 4 election. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has the latest on the U.S. presidential race from Washington. Sen. Barack
With just two weeks to go until Election Day, U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are campaigning in states that could decide the election on November 4. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has the latest from Washington. In
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates called on Persian Gulf States and other Middle Eastern powers Tuesday to do more to help stabilize Iraq and Afghanistan, and to work together to counter Iranian influence. Gates spoke in Washington to a gathering
United Nations member states met informally on Thursday to begin talks on key issues of reforming the body's powerful Security Council. Many countries want to see the 15-member council expanded to include broader regional representation and addition
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Right now under the Affordable Care Act, people with pre-existing conditions have a lot of protections. But the House bill passed last week leaves a lot of those provisions up to state politics. Bram Sable-Smith of member station
LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: About 10 years ago, there was another record-breaking drought in the western United States. And the seven states that get water from the Colorado River came up with a plan on how they'd deal with water shortages. Many hoped
By Jim Malone Washington 04 February 2008 Tuesday is looming as a critical day in the U.S. presidential campaign when more than 20 states hold party nominating contests. The latest polls contain good news for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John
By Brian Wagner Miami 04 February 2008 Several southern U.S. states are holding presidential primary elections or caucuses that may help determine the winners in the Republican and Democratic ranks. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner has more about the pri
By Richard Green Washington 02 September 2006 There is a debate under way in the United States about the benefits of nuclear power, as the country looks for alternatives to its dependence on foreign oil. Advocates say nuclear power will provide a cl
By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 06 November 2006 National issues are at the forefront of Tuesday's midterm elections, but voters in 37 states will consider hundreds of ballot measures on state and local questions. Mike O'Sullivan report from Los Ange
DAVID GREENE, HOST: The state of Arkansas has a death penalty problem. The state is rushing to execute death row inmates at an unprecedented pace this month before its supply of lethal drugs expires. The expiration date is important because it's gett