Others say the activists are independent thinkers who will oppose any politician they see as supporting big government and big spending.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

and will continue independent of the decision.

VOA: special.2010.07.24

Mr.Aquino says he will immediately form an independent commission to investigate corruption allegations against Ms.Arroyo and other scandals under her term.

VOA: standard.2010.06.30

The Afghan Independent Election Commission says tallies from 2,400 polling stations in several provinces will be released Tuesday.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"If President Obama is making this declaration, we hope that he will be able to exert pressure on Israel to recognize Palestine as an independent state,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

Critics say that new, independent research proves the system will damage the Australian economy and cost jobs if it is introduced at a time of global recession.

VOA: standard.2009.05.03

Under an agreement signed by the two sides,a three person independent arbitration panel will be set up to decide whether the Geneva police handled the arrest appropriately.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

Yap Swee Seng, a representative with rights group Forum Asia, raised doubts the commission will be fully independent because it could be funded and controlled within the ASEAN Secretariat.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

With just two months before the presidential poll, the Ivorian government has announced that the provisional voter list is ready and will be submitted to the Independent Electoral Commission, government leaders and political parties on Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25