Congress found it difficult to act on these problems.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

It is a scenario that has become all but routine - an act of piracy on the high seas by Somalis.

VOA: standard.2010.04.20

We have got to do something,". Earlier Saturday, in his weekly internet address, Mr.Obama said the country has had a long and important debate on health reform, but it is time to act.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12