He said he wanted to show average Americans that there is something in poetry for them.

VOA: special.2010.04.05

But President Obama says the decision will reduce the influence of average Americans.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

Geithner,who appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" program, said it will take time before average Americans perceive economic improvements.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

"If senators refuse to debate about a profound crisis affecting every single citizen, the nation must ask 'What do you fear?' ,'And whose voice do you speak and whose interest do you vote?" Republican Mitch McConnell of Kentucky disagreed, saying the bill will make soaring health care costs go even higher, and place a greater burden on average Americans.

VOA: standard.2009.11.23

Each year, Americans eat an average of more than five kilograms of chocolate per person.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

Average life expectancy for Americans is 78.

VOA: standard.2010.04.08