But any attempt to send more men or supplies would be seen as an act of war civil war.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

But another law, the Wagner Labor Relations Act of Nineteen Thirty-Five, helped labor unions to increase their power.

VOA: special.2011.03.31

But the force that was guiding her would not permit her to act on such a thought.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

But their territorial legislatures would not have the power to act on the issue of slavery.

VOA: special.2009.03.05

But e-books can act more like computer software licensed only to the user who buys them.

VOA: special.2009.07.24

But that college was the first to officially agree to receive support under the Morrill Act.

VOA: special.2009.05.07

But,they feel that the best way to make this happen is to act as if they disapprove of any relationship between their two children.

VOA: special.2010.05.24

But a law called the Antiquities Act gives presidents the power to declare national monuments.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

Presidents can declare national monuments, but Congress must act to establish a national park.

VOA: special.2011.04.11

But he is not interested. Still,they get him to listen to their act.

VOA: special.2009.03.09

But he also called on the Sri Lankan government to act responsibly.

VOA: special.2009.05.16

But Gibbs said the president had the right to act now to sanction these three Mexican groups because the need is urgent.

VOA: standard.2009.04.15

"It was a complete balancing act," "Sometimes I had to prioritize family over schoolwork without falling behind, but I somehow did it,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

But she says the United States is ready to devote the time to build understanding and act to bring justice to all.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"I know some question whether we can afford to act this year. But the unmistakable truth is that it would be irresponsible to not act.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

"But overall,it's good. Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are being more accepted.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

Yvo de Boer,the U.N.'s top climate change official, told delegates there was still time to break deadlocks, but he said countries that could be more ambitious should act now.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

We have got to do something,". Earlier Saturday, in his weekly internet address, Mr.Obama said the country has had a long and important debate on health reform, but it is time to act.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12