That was more than ten percent of all Americans -- and more than eight times the number of people in Ireland itself.

VOA: special.2009.03.16

"The number of young adults that have finished high school is also now at a record all-time high.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

General Motors says it will lay off nearly 50,000 employees this year and that it plans to close five assembly plants, eliminate thousands of dealerships and reduce the number of its brands from eight to four - all in an effort to stay afloat.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30