And yet we're getting less for our money." The main way that the federal government pays for health care is by insuring older people through the Medicare program.

VOA: special.2009.05.15

The tricky part is presenting this in a way that is credible and allows for serious discussion."

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

"I think it's important for everyone that Susie is the way she should be.

VOA: standard.2010.01.08

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it is important to send a clear signal to the Afghans that more responsibility for running and securing their country is coming their way.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

Liberals within the Democratic Party have been fighting for a public option, saying that it is the only way to spur private insurance companies to keep costs down and offer affordable plans to consumers.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Europe's oil use is going down. But on the other hand when it comes to security in the Gulf, the United States is the only country from outside the Gulf that can provide security for the Gulf in a comprehensive way.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

"I think the position of providing a middle ground for President Bashir, not denying the ICC decision, but asking for it to be postponed, and giving Bashir some breathing space is a way for the regimes such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia to indicate that they do have a position independent from the West,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.26