But they also made it clear that they are willing to act alone, if necessary, to pass a health care bill.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

Public protest was so great that both parties in the eighteen eighty-eight elections promised to pass a federal law against trusts.

VOA: special.2010.06.03

It took a number of years before Congress was able to pass a law demanding a literacy test for immigrants.

VOA: special.2010.05.20

The House of Representatives moved quickly to pass a moderate bill that would reduce many of the tariffs.

VOA: special.2010.05.20

But the Democrats could try to pass a health care bill using a process called reconciliation.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

the doctor said, "you should draw up a few general rules as guidance before you pass a second time through the dangers of youth.

VOA: special.2010.10.23

They want Congress to pass a measure called the International Violence Against Women Act.

VOA: special.2009.10.24

They were able to pass a number of bills over the president's veto.

VOA: special.2010.01.28

Why the hurry to pass a bill?

VOA: special.2009.07.25

"We will do what is necessary to pass a health care bill to improve quality,lower cost and make America healthier,"

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

But the matter is far from settled. President Sarkozy wants parliament to pass a nonbinding resolution, rather than a law.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

"We need to pass a bill. It needs to be the best bill we can possibly get through Congress.

VOA: standard.2009.09.02

Tracy Porter closed out the scoring by intercepting a Manning pass and returning it for a 74-yard touchdown.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

In an area where manufacturing jobs have disappeared and the unemployment rate has risen above the national average, Mr.Obama called on Congress to pass a new job-creation bill.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22