The U.S.took the lead after several near misses in the first half, after striker Jozy Altidore took a pass from Clint Dempsey and held off two Spanish defenders, then slammed a shot off the hands of Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas and into the net.

VOA: standard.2009.06.24

Troop trains had to pass through the state of Maryland to get to Washington from the North.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

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

But it faces strong opposition from farm-state lawmakers, and even its supporters say Congress is unlikely to pass the measure this year.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Democratic Congressman Charles Gonzalez from Texas says he's optimistic a reform bill can pass this year.

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

Whatever reform plan emerges from the various House and Senate committees would need to pass both houses of Congress before going to Mr.Obama for his signature.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

"We have plenty to work from, to pass comprehensive, affordable,accessible, universal health care."

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

"It is a bilateral program by which now ICE is redirecting criminals, Mexican nationals, away from Juarez, and they are being sent to Laredo, Eagle Pass and Del Rio,Texas."

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

The Colts retook the lead 17-16 on a touchdown from running back Joseph Addai, before the Saints went ahead for good on a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

But he got more applause from the Democratic side of the aisle than the Republican side when he called for Congress to pass a jobs creation bill and get it to his desk as quickly as possible.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28