Days before the expiration of a four-year term as Fed chief, Bernanke faces growing opposition from Democratic and Republican senators who will vote on his reconfirmation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

Democrats and Republicans continue to argue what the true longer-term costs will be, with 10-year costs of the House measure put at more than $1 trillion.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

And President Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to be elected to a second five-year term.

VOA: standard.2009.11.28

They'll come back at the beginning of September and hope to share not only their summer experiences, but also another term in Congress, and another year rooming together.

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

Once he follows through on constitutional changes approved by the referendum, he will be allowed to run for another three-year term and run again after that if he likes.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

"And we are going to win in November and President Obama will be a one-term president!" After more than a year of debate, the president is equally determined to make one last push for health care, including a recent stop in Ohio.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

The winner of the presidential election will replace President Valdas Adamkus who is stepping down in July after completing a second and final five-year term Analysts say Lithuania's main political parties and politicians are widely disliked because of the current economic downturn, and their reputations have been overshadowed by corruption allegations.

VOA: standard.2009.05.17

"There is now a clear window of opportunity for President Karzai and his government to make a new compact with the people of Afghanistan The Obama administration and other Western leaders have repeatedly urged President Karzai to use his next five-year term to eliminate endemic corruption.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18