Consideration is given to an equitable geographical distribution and a candidate's contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

He said lawmakers needed to voice a position before Wednesday's U.N.General Assembly consideration of a resolution supported by Arab countries on the Goldstone report.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

She says the program also will provide basic medical counseling by a doctor and particular consideration will be given to disease prevention and mother and child care.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

A key Senate Democrat involved in bipartisan negotiations on health care announced plans on Wednesday to move ahead with a "markup" the process of finalizing a bill for full consideration by lawmakers.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

But she added that "a period of careful consideration" is necessary in order to determine the best way forward in dealing with North Korea, perhaps a sign that China is not yet ready to support U.N.Security Council action.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

I believe the choice should be clear." Though foreign affairs committee approval, which occurred by voice vote, is a significant step toward a vote by the full House of Representatives, the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act remains subject to consideration by two other House panels.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28