Government,community and business leaders have pushed for teaching young people about the importance of saving, budgets and the true cost of credit.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

The way it filled up her worn money holder gave her a feeling of importance that she had not enjoyed for years.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

The eighty-hectare cemetery also serves as a burial place for people of national and historical importance.

VOA: special.2009.05.25

He spoke about the importance of preserving folk songs for future generations.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

President Obama has stressed the importance of education for all Americans.

VOA: special.2010.08.12

Maya Lin knew that history is very important for us, while we also want to emphasize the importance of looking forward. With this in mind, Maya Lin designed the building so that it has two entrances.

VOA: special.2010.03.03

The importance of the country's flora and fauna was one reason for this exhibit.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

"I spoke with a lot of Afghans during the last year and I think there is one thing that for most of them is of crucial importance,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"I believe on the state side there has been underfunding and under-recognition of the importance and need for funding public defense for the indigent for a long time,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.22

"This is not only a strategic interest of the United States, it is an issue of personal importance to me, and one I have worked on for almost four decades,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

Clifford May at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says he hopes the Obama administration understands the importance of a regional approach, and of trying to encourage India and Pakistan to work together."

VOA: standard.2009.12.06