Democratic leaders in Congress say they hope to pass a bill for the president to sign by the end of the year.

VOA: special.2009.06.19

Food production increased. Now,rinderpest expert John Anderson calls the end of the disease "the biggest achievement in veterinary history" Officials say they must still decide where to keep some of the virus and infected tissue for future research.

VOA: special.2010.11.02

Legal experts remain divided over the issue. However many political observers in Turkey say it is unlikely the president will end up in court.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

"In the end I hope it will say that I am a fair judge, that I was a caring person and that I lived my life serving my country,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.05