This was Mr.Obama's second visit to the academy at West Point,New York, where in December he announced that he would send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2010.05.22

However,Michigan pulled away in the second half, building an 11 point lead with just over three minutes left in the game, before fending off a Connecticut rally for the 82-73 victory.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

On the need for a second economic stimulus measure, Gibbs would only point to recent statistics, including unemployment numbers, saying they provide "a sobering reminder" of the many economic challenges Americans face.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10