(Speech) Mr.Hu says the measures China adopted to counter the crisis are conducive to the steady and relatively fast growth of the Chinese economy.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

Donohue's speech comes as President Obama prepares to deliver his first state of the union address and Congress considers additional stimulus measures to create new jobs.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

(Speech) Mr.Medvedev says the government has taken all measures to ensure that order is maintained and that the country needs the police to help with the tragedy.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

In a speech setting out measures to tighten immigration rules, Mr Cameron said people should report suspicions to Crimestoppers and the UK Border Agency.

BBC: David Cameron urges people to report illegal immigrants

Welsh Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Peter Black said he was disappointed the Queen's Speech did not include measures to tackle homelessness.

BBC: Queen outlines net adoption clampdown

Other measures in the speech included a paycheck fairness act intended to make it easier for women to fight salary discrimination without losing their jobs, and new proposals to develop alternative energy hubs in the country, and help people refinance their mortgages at today's lower interest rates.

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