But some schools say a federal law that only measures progress in math and reading has hurt language teaching.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

But it led to the development of another art program called the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

President Obama says crews have made progress in cleaning up the spill, but the job is not done.

VOA: special.2011.04.23

Earlier in the week, the head of the World Bank said international support can speed progress -- "but only if coupled with real reform."

VOA: special.2011.05.27

But the Freedom House researchers say much more progress is still needed, especially in Saudi Arabia.

VOA: special.2009.03.07

But he said his agency hopes to support progress by getting investors interested in new technologies.

VOA: special.2010.01.26

He talked about progress in education and other areas, but especially in keeping the country safe.

VOA: special.2009.01.17

But insurgent attacks have increased and progress has been slower than expected in the south.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

But even with all the progress, there is still a long way to go to reach all eight goals approved by world leaders ten years ago.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

But he called the raid tragic. He also expressed hope that the situation might be a chance to seek progress in the Middle East peace process.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

But they were united in the belief that social progress had to be made.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

The cut was not exactly as hoped, but it was progress.

VOA: special.2010.06.04

Today you've got blacks not only on all kinds of newspapers but on TV screens and on radio, public relations jobs in great corporations, and that is an area of progress that I think I helped to open up a little bit."

VOA: special.2009.11.01

"A sign of progress that I relish, not just as a father who wants limitless possibilities for my daughters, but as an American proud that our Supreme Court will be a little more inclusive, a little more representative, more reflective of us as a people than ever before."

VOA: special.2010.08.20

Mr.Obama welcomed the Israeli announcement as a sign of progress, but the Palestinians say it is a publicity stunt.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

Firefighters say they are making progress, but they warn that it might not be contained for another two week.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

The secretary said any progress toward improving U.S.-Iran relations will not only be open, but will likely develop slowly.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

But Barbara Boxer, the chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, says too little progress is being made.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

But Morrell called the effort to convince China to be even more open about such things "a work in progress."

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

President Obama said more work needs to be done in Iraq, but that important progress has been made.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

"This is progress." "It does not fully resolve our concerns, but it gives us a set of basic principles to move forward."

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

A United Nations peacekeeping force has helped return stability to the country after a rebellion in 2004, but economic progress remains slow.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

"But the president has been clear the Administration has been clear that there's a need for demonstrable progress on a short order."

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

The United States has also shared in those sacrifices, but we are proud of the progress that the Iraqi people have made.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

President Obama acknowledged that progress has been made toward re-starting negotiations, but he said much more is needed.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22