And rural agri-businesses can mean a pathway out of poverty, There has been much controversy and opposition over the use of genetically modified crops as a means of boosting productivity.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

adaptations,coastal protections Among a host of necessary need to be built, crops threatened by drought need to be modified, health care needs to be stepped up, and new clean energy solutions need to put in place.

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

Isn't it time we stopped working for the government and the government started working for us?" Democrats in Congress pushed a modified version of the president's spending plan through the House and Senate last week, despite strong Republican opposition.

VOA: standard.2009.04.11