Democrats,on the other hand, praised the president for being hopeful and for focusing on jobs the top issue for most voters.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28

Vistorina,who preferred not to give her last name, said good governance was also an issue for her.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

"It is an issue for the countries in ECOWAS. It is obviously an issue for us.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

Davis says childcare was the major issue for all student moms she met on campus.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

"Nuclear weapons are not just an issue for the United States and Russia.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

Mental health is a very personal issue for Glenn Close.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict remains the most disappointing issue for Arabs.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

But in terms of this congressional election year, public opinion polls show that the war in Afghanistan still ranks well below the economy and jobs as a top issue for U.S.voters.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

Health care is a big issue for AARP members.

VOA: standard.2009.07.28

"It is two separate issues; we clarified our position from the beginning, that this moratorium is only for 10 months and direct talks is a very important issue for both sides,not only for Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

"And we think the issue for black women is they are more likely to be obese and have chronic illnesses, like high blood pressure, which put you at higher risk for complications during pregnancy."

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

American lives are on the line." Opposition Republicans see an opening in the administration's flawed handling of the failed attack, and appear eager to highlight the incident as a potential campaign issue for the November midterm congressional elections.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

The Republican governor proposes to end collective bargaining rights for most public employees except on the issue of wages.

VOA: special.2011.02.25

But for people who have a difficult time controlling their movements, this little navigational issue can be a really big problem.

VOA: special.2011.04.18