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ENVIRONMENT REPORT - U.S. Navy and Whales

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2006年VOA标准英语-US Navy Hospital Treats Poor in Philippines

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VOA标准英语2011--Study Calculates High Cost of Heavy Drinking

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VOA标准英语2009年-US House Approves Health Care Reform Measu

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VOA常速英语2008年-Ethiopia PM Introduces Tough Anti-Inflation Mea

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VOA常速英语2007年-British Leader Unveils New Anti-Terror Measures

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