Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer said that he and Republican congressional leaders have discussed implementing new security precautions for lawmakers after an increase in threats following Sunday's health care reform vote and accompanying anti-reform protests outside the Capitol over the weekend.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

The two leaders also discussed the nuclear situation in Iran, the world economy and global efforts to fight climate change, After meeting with the German chancellor, Mr.Obama was to take part in the U.S.-European Union summit at the White House.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03