As a result,they are excluded from dozens of government programs which offer cheaper food, jobs or other benefits to poor people.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"The reason is essentially this increase in unemployment, because there are more unemployment benefits to be paid.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

The Labor Department says first-time claims for jobless benefits took an unexpected drop last week, to the lowest number since 2009 began, and 20 percent lower than at its peak earlier in the year.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

"Basically it's a freedom of expression,". Jansen says that while she has heard from frustrated educators about the new kinds of mistakes in spelling and grammar in student work, the expanding means of expression brings benefits to the classroom as well.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

said people need to exercise thirty minutes each day for at least five days to get the health benefits of exercise.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

The experts also say there is not enough evidence to decide about the benefits and harms of testing women seventy-five or older.

VOA: special.2009.11.18

Health studies also point to other benefits for the baby and the mother.

VOA: special.2010.08.04

Others aim to educate people about the many health benefits of quitting.

VOA: special.2010.05.31

You've had civil war and other disruptions, you've had poor governance in many countries that has not allowed the economy to grow and,in particular, has not allowed poor people to share in the benefits of growth."

VOA: special.2010.04.26

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor and whereas both houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

VOA: special.2009.11.23

"The benefits in terms of ultimately adding to the safety and security of the American people would be marginal and questionable.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

It also is encouraging leaders at faith-based communities to educate their congregations about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

She began to research playground equipment and found many experts touting the benefits of 'back to nature' unstructured play.

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

It's an honor to be here." The festival also benefits local tourism and people come from across the country.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02