The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association points out that using ash in cement is not a new idea.

VOA: special.2009.12.01

It also points out the high costs of developing new drugs.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

Gates points out President Obama's strategy was announced in March and a new U.S.and NATO commander, General Stanley McChrystal, arrived in Afghanistan in June.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Referring to President Obama's new Afghan strategy, spokesman Nesterenko said some points require greater detail, but in general, it is well grounded and thought out.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02