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

President Obama's current proposal calls for insuring 30 million more Americans at a cost of about $1 trillion over ten years.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

He says insuring the quality and affordability of the medicines can be difficult.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

A once-successful titan in the insurance industry, AIG (American Insurance Group) became enmeshed in America's home mortgage meltdown by insuring questionable debt accrued by banks and other institutions around the world.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

In an effort similar to action in the House of Representatives, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation targeting Iran's gasoline imports, including companies supporting Iran's energy sector or insuring fuel shipments to Iran.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28