That is almost double the number from two thousand seven.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

The United States has 62,000 troops in Afghanistan, nearly double the number from last year.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

In one year,that number would double. The auto industry was failing, banks had become reluctant to lend and Americans were losing their homes in record numbers.

VOA: standard.2010.01.15

As part of the new strategy, Napolitano says the United States will double the number of border security teams, and will quadruple the number of border liaison officers who work with Mexican officials.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24