At the time that Miss Jordan left Congress, there were widespread reports that failing health was the cause for her decision.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

The parents find a way to pay for their endless medical expenses that requires them to make a very difficult moral decision.

VOA: special.2009.10.12

In the United States and around the world, there was praise for the decision, but also criticism.

VOA: special.2009.10.10

But the president's decision to renominate Ben Bernanke for Senate confirmation is considered a safe one.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

Cleveland's decision angered Republican reformers who had voted for him.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

This had been a difficult decision for Tyler to make.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

The decision was made for him.

VOA: special.2009.07.23

But he went on to underscore the decision to be tested for HIV remained a voluntary and confidential, individual choice.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

The inquiry does not call for any officers to resign, and former general Yaakov Amidror believes that is the right decision.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,Navi Pillay, who disagreed with this decision, is once again calling for an investigation.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

The researchers say this is the first study linking health insurance to the decision to seek treatment for a heart attack.

VOA: standard.2010.04.18

She says she does not understand why weeks of meetings are needed in order for the U.S.government to make a decision.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

"It's going to be his decision, obviously. But it's still suspenseful, and that's what they want for their show tonight."

VOA: standard.2010.07.08

The protesters included Mustafa Barghouthi, a prominent commentator, who said the Palestinian leaders' decision showed little regard for the people they represent.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

And I stand before you a humbled man very grateful for the decision the academy has made to honor me with this award.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

The spokesman denies allegations the anti-dumping investigation is protectionist or is retaliation for a U.S.decision to impose a new tariff on Chinese tires.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

President Obama is expected to announce his decision on more troops for Afghanistan in the coming weeks.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his decision to freeze construction in West Bank settlements for 10 months is proof that Israel wants peace.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

The Head of the Russian Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, Konstantin Kosachev, has welcomed Washington's decision to drop plans for the missile defense system.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

"And I am grateful for their decision as well as all the Democrats who have worked so hard to make this reform a reality."

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

"That was our decision. We regretted it very much, because we know that for many people that was their moment to be at the games."

VOA: standard.2010.02.16