Some are philosophically based. Some do work for the government on government contracts addressing particular issues.

VOA: special.2010.09.27

The government has called for improving the justice system, addressing abuses by all sides, and boosting the economy of the impoverished region to bring peace.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

This is something that we've been addressing for quite some time,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.14

"The President and Secretary Clinton both see India as a really important partner for us, not only in addressing bilateral issues, but also in working with us to shape the world of the 21st century."

VOA: standard.2009.07.17

Addressing media in the White House Rose Garden, the president said Republicans who had for years supported policies that turned big surpluses into deficits had no place blocking aid for Americans desperately searching for work.

VOA: standard.2010.07.19

"The recommendations are very clear." "For a country like Greece, you need to act on the fiscal side, and therefore addressing very forcefully the root causes of your fiscal problems through spending cuts and increasing taxation."

VOA: standard.2010.03.11

"The Cuban people are not free." Numerous other leaders expressed hope for sustained dialogue between the United States and Cuba that will lead to normalized relations, while addressing human rights and political reform on the island.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19