Critics say Lieberman's position could harm Israel's relations with the new U.S.administration, which has vowed to make the Middle East peace process a priority.

VOA: standard.2009.04.26

Laura Cutler is a member . "We really are calling upon President Obama to make this a priority the way that President Clinton did with Bosnia."

VOA: standard.2010.05.23

Immigration reform failed in Congress in 2006 and 2007 and President Obama promised to make the issue a top priority during his first year in office.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

"I want some courage. I want us to do the right thing, Ohio,and with your help we are going to make it happen!" Democrats need every vote to pass Mr.Obama's top domestic priority, and the president did win over one liberal holdout.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18