Is Housing Reform Necessary?

Lesson 20 Is Housing Reform Necessary? Text Housing Reform Faces Obstacles Housing reform, acknowledged by economists and politicians at home and abroad as central to China's economic reform, has reac

Land Reform in South Africa Multi-Faceted

By Delia Robertson Changing the demographics of land ownership in South Africa is an ongoing and enormous challenge. Under apartheid, 87 percent of the land mass was earmarked for whites who comprised

US Immigration Reform Likely a Significant Issue in Race for

Dan Robinson Congressional Democrats have presented principles for immigration reform they say will be fairer than what President Bush has proposed. The announcement sets up an election year battle be

教材改革 The Reform of Textbook

Some classic articles in the textbook will be kicked out and the new articles will be brought in. When people heard the news, they felt pity about it, because the articles from Lu Xun were so humorous and profound. Lu Xuns articles were learned by ma

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate Blocks Major Immigration Reform Bill

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 28 June 2007 The U.S. Senate has again blocked a sweeping immigration reform bill, handing a key defeat to President Bush, who has made the issue a top domestic priority. The Senate action Thursday likely dooms the legisl

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate to Reconsider Immigration Reform Next

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 23 June 2007 The U.S. Senate next week is expected to make another effort to pass a sweeping immigration reform bill. The measure was blocked by opposition Republicans earlier this month, and its fate remains unclear, as

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Votes for Immigration Reform Bill

By Deborah Tate Washington 25 May 2006 The U.S. Senate has approved (by a 62 to 36 vote) sweeping immigration reform legislation that strengthens border security and establishes a guest worker program for the millions of illegal immigrants in the Un

2006年VOA标准英语-Senate to Vote Thursday on Immigration Reform

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 24 May 2006 Young girl holds sign reading, We Are Immigrants, Not Criminals, as people march in Los Angeles, CA, 01 May 2006 The Senate has voted (73 to 25) to limit debate on a broad immigration reform bill, clearing th

Breakup first, then debts for Ministry of Railways reform

BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The first challenge for the Ministry of Railways (MOR) is to ensure the smooth separation of administrative functions from its commercial operations, while its debts will be handled next, an official involved in planning

China's health reform cuts drug prices

NANJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- At a time when almost every commodity in China is getting more expensive, the dwindling cost of medicine is a rarity. Zhang Jinkui, a hypertension patient, buys medicines from the community health center of his neighborh

China to reform prices in energy sector

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- China will reform its energy and resource pricing system this year, but will time it to minimize impacts on consumer prices, the country's price regulator said Tuesday. The move is aimed at letting the market play a role

China to reform re-education through labor system

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will advance reforms for its controversial re-education through labor system this year, according to a national political and legal work conference held on Monday. The system allows police to detain

China encourages family planning reforms

NANJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- China is encouraging trial reform efforts for the country's population and family planning policy, according to an official meeting held Wednesday. Greater courage is needed to deepen and advance comprehensive reforms in

2006年VOA标准英语-Senate Backs Bush Immigration Reform Plan

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 16 May 2006 Patrons at El Portal restaurant watch President Bush deliver his immigration speech Monday The U.S. Senate is supporting President Bush's call for a comprehens

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Resumes Debate on Immigration Re

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 15 May 2006 The U.S. Senate Monday resumed debate on immigration reform, as President Bush addresses the nation about the issue. US Senate Chamber The Senate bill - unlike

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Sidetracks Immigration Reform Bi

By Deborah Tate 07 April 2006 Sweeping immigration reform legislation hit a roadblock in the U.S. Senate Friday, when a series of procedural votes failed to move the measure forward. Senate leaders ho

China's healthcare reform tasks completed

BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Missions set in a three-year plan for China's healthcare reform program in the 2009-2011 period have been completed on schedule, according to a new official report. The report said the reform efforts have brought about pr

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate to Begin Immigration Reform Debate Ne

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 11 May 2007 The U.S. Senate is to begin debate on immigration reform next week. But prospects for passage of any legislation remain unclear amid partisan wrangling over what to do about the millions of illegal immigrants

Commentary: Reform of labor re-education system inevitable

Commentary: Reform of labor re-education system inevitable BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- After prolonged public complaints and a series of scandals, China's controversial re-education through labor system will finally be reformed, a move that is inevi

311 counties to pilot China's hospital reform

BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- China has nominated 311 counties or county-level cities in a program to pilot reform of the country's public healthcare facilities, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The national initiative includes 83 counties