Verizon said it did not accept programs on issues like abortion or war, but it quickly changed its decision.

VOA: special.2009.09.25

Graduates of study programs at most foreign medical schools may have to complete two or three years of residency, although there are exceptions.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

Many programs cost up to one thousand dollars or more, though some are available for poor families.

VOA: special.2009.09.17

Ms.Mayhew says the warning from the government to pay more attention to the problem might lead more schools to start or expand their programs.

VOA: special.2011.05.26

Programs that fail these tests could be restricted or blocked from federal student aid.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

In government,the president or prime minister may plan and shape programs and policies.

VOA: special.2009.11.01

Metheny says he worked with inventors and technicians from around the country to build the robotic instruments used on Orchestrion. He programs and controls every sound from his computer, guitar or keyboard.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

And by learning what it is about economic development or housing that actually helps to improve health, we can then design more programs and ultimately make better use of the knowledge that we have."

VOA: special.2009.07.20

So instead of watching bullying take place or joining in with the bullying, these programs teach bystanders how to stand up and be supportive of the kids who are being victimized and to say 'You know we don't do that here, we don't engage in those behaviors.'" Professor Swearer advises parents and teachers to try to get children to talk to them about being bullied.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

As a result,they are excluded from dozens of government programs which offer cheaper food, jobs or other benefits to poor people.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

So it really makes it more exciting." A growing number of U.S.companies are implementing such incentive oriented programs, either to help employees quit smoking or lose weight.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

And she says while the world is right to be concerned about a possible flu pandemic, it should not let these worries overshadow or interrupt other vital health programs.

VOA: standard.2009.05.18

Republican Representative Chris Smith was among seven members of Congress who wrote to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing concern that programs promoting democracy, civil society and rule of law in Iran were being de-funded or halted.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

"Already we have identified substantial savings, and in the days and weeks ahead, we will continue going through the budget, line by line, and we will identify more than 100 programs that will be cut or eliminated,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.25