The $10-billion U.S.missile defense program involves a combination of systems designed to detect and intercept missiles coming from short,medium and long distances.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"But we also have to recognize that if markets are skittish and don't have confidence that we can tackle the tough problems of our medium- and long-term debt and deficits,then that also is going to undermine our recovery."

VOA: standard.2010.06.27