Sam Kass said: "After hearing fifth graders cheer for broccoli, I know firsthand that chefs can have a huge impact on kids' health and well-being."

VOA: special.2010.06.07

"I have felt blessed to represent the United States before the Supreme Court, to walk into the highest court in this country when it is deciding its most important cases, cases that have an impact on so many people's lives."

VOA: special.2010.05.15

Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach said the crew did not let the one-day delay have a negative impact on them.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

Kakutani says Over-fishing also has a cultural impact on groups like Native Americans, who have relied on local seafood for centuries.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

But it will have a big impact on the way cigarettes are produced and sold - particularly to young people.

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

Pressure from the president's liberal Democratic base is likely to have an impact on that decision, says former assistant secretary of state Teresita Schaffer.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

Some members of the U.S.Olympic Committee have indicated Mr.Obama's absence in Copenhagen would be noticed, and could have an impact on the decision making process.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

He is worried about the impact Wall Street Reform will have on big investment firms, once the president signs the bill into law on Wednesday.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

He says blood shortages have a significant impact on medical procedures at his hospital.

VOA: standard.2010.06.04

Even a slowdown at the border would have a major impact on both countries.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

"This political uncertainty will definitely have a very adverse impact on the tourism sector."

VOA: standard.2010.03.27

And again,it is two-fold: one is,we want to help our colleagues in Mexico, but it does have an impact on safety and security in the United States."

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

"They just have too much impact." The White House has not taken a stand on the proposed legislation, focusing instead on President Obama's one-on-one discussions with Chinese leaders.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

He thinks this will have a big impact on the general election.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

they may even have an impact on the heart's electrical function.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

Other issues rights groups want to raise with leaders include the impact of climate change on communities and the effect investment projects would have in Burma and other countries.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Candace Rondeaux says it is not at all clear that he can come through on his promises, and that could have a future impact on U.S.and allied military operations.

VOA: standard.2009.08.03

He notes that broad policy changes that reduce reliance on fuels like coal and wood are being implemented and are beginning to have a positive impact on life expectancy.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

"Its deficiencies,in fact, have had an adverse impact on our security."

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

It was a big victory for the president. In brief remarks at the White House about an hour after the Senate vote, he spoke of the impact reform will have on the American people.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

What we will say is this is one of the instruments -- by reinstating the ban -- that could have a profound impact on the number and caliber of weapons going down to Mexico,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.12

"I am particularly concerned by the long duration of unemployment faced by a great number of workers, and the disruptive impact that this long-term unemployment has had, and will have on these workers and their families.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03