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This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. President Obama with members of the financial industry at the White House on Monday President Obama told some of the nation's top bankers Monday that they need to explore every responsible way to make

VOA常速英语2007-Clinton Is Focus of Attacks From Democratic Pres

By Jim Malone Washington 31 October 2007 Senator Hillary Clinton of New York was the main target at the latest debate among Democratic presidential contenders held in Philadelphia. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone reports Clinton's rivals went a

2007年VOA标准英语-Kenya's Opposition Chooses Presidential Candida

By Malcolm Webb Nairobi 31 August 2007 The ODM-Kenya opposition party Friday chose Kalonzo Musyoka as their presidential candidate to run in the forthcoming general election in Kenya. His former ally, Raila Odinga, is expected to be running against h

VOA常速英语2008年-Economy, Security Take Spotlight in US Presiden

By Jim Malone Washington 29 February 2008 Tuesday's primaries in the delegate-rich states of Texas and Ohio could be decisive in the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. One of tho

VOA慢速英语2009-IN THE NEWS - Iran Launches a Missile and a Pres

This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week, Iran test-fired a new missile. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the launch to a crowd in Semnan province, his birthplace and a base for missile launches. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dur

法律英语：55 Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

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THE MAKING OF A NATION - James Garfield: Gunfire Ends a Pres

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By Nathan Morley Nicosia 30 August 2007 The Greek government is facing pressure for a fourth day from opposition parties and the public as fire continues to threaten the southern part of the country. The fires have left thousands homeless, and at lea

2006年VOA标准英语-Groups Seek to Combat Desertification in Sub-Sa

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 23 September 2006 A high-level meeting on the role of science and research in combating desertification in sub-Saharan Africa opened in Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Saturday. Desertification adversely affects the lives

VOA标准英语2008年-New Report Says US Inflation Pressures Appear t

By Mil Arcega Washington 15 May 2008 The U.S. Labor Department says overall prices paid by consumers rose only slightly in April. Wednesday's report shows energy costs appear to be stabilizing after posting sharp gains earlier this year. Although foo

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voa标准英语2008-Ghanaian Opposition Leader Has Slim Lead in Pres

The opposition candidate in Ghana's presidential election has a narrow lead over the ruling party candidate with more than 85 percent of districts reporting. But final results are not expected until Tuesday. With official returns in from more than 2

voa标准英语2008-Presidential Electors Confirm Obama as Next Pres

Presidential electors met in state capitals around the United States on Monday to confirm last month's presidential election results that will make Barack Obama the 44th U.S. president on January 20. Members of New York state's electoral college at

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The Presidents of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey have pledged to increase cooperation in the fight against terrorism, during talks held in Istanbul Friday. Turkey hosted the talks as part of an ongoing initiative to improve long strained relations

VOA标准英语2010年-Political Convoy in Thailand Adds Pres

Anti-government demonstrators in Bangkok took to the streets in a massive convoy to press their case for the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to resign and call fresh elections. Many local residents supported the protest adding pressure

VOA标准英语2008年-ANC Leadership Rallies Around New President Jac

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 08 January 2008 South Africa's ruling African National Congress says its recently elected leader, Jacob Zuma, will be its candidate for the South African presidency in elections due next year. VOA's Scott Bobb reports from

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VOA常速英语2008年-Superdelegates May Be Key in US Democratic Pres

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