"The job market is still very difficult. We are seeing layoffs continue, not at the heavy pace we saw at the beginning of the year, but they certainly have not abated,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.05

Although June's total was higher than the number recorded in May, both figures are significantly lower than job-loss totals recorded at the beginning of the year a fact Romer was quick to point out.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

The fifty year old international star was just days from beginning a series of performances in London.

VOA: special.2010.01.02

Drug-related violence in Mexico has killed more than seven thousand people since the beginning of last year -- often with guns bought in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.04.18

January first. The beginning of a new year.

VOA: special.2009.01.01

Administration officials say funds are flowing into the U.S.economy, but real job creation may not be seen until the beginning of next year.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Year after year, beginning in 1922, the Digest was the bible of everyday American life, featuring short human-interest and success stories, advice columns, memorable quotations, and tasteful jokes.

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

Despite Pakistan's public objections, the United States has sharply increased the number of drone strikes in the last year, with more than 40 since the beginning of 2008.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

The holidays mark the beginning of a new year for Jews.

VOA: standard.2009.09.26