By Scott Stearns White House 30 October 2007 President Bush is criticizing the Democratic led Congress for failing to approve legislation to fund the government. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Democrats say the president is bloc...
By Mil Arcega Washington 25 October 2007 American news media are reporting that a survey of pilots by the U.S. government found that safety problems involving air carriers happen more frequently than previously known. The reports say the space agency...
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concluded this morning after a week long session. Delegates praised the Congress which firmly entrenched socialism with Chinese Characteristics and the Scientific Outlook on Development as t...
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The ruling Communist Party of China, the CPC has convened its 17th National Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the 16th CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote report. It's the first time for Hu J...
After the preparatory meeting , the Presidium of the 17th Party Congress held its first meeting, which was presided over by General Secretary of CPC Central Committee Hu Jintao. The Presidium voted and approved the 36 members of its Standing Committ...
By Brian Wagner Miami 12 October 2007 President Bush Friday urged the U.S. Congress to approve a set of free trade accords with Colombia, Panama and Peru. VOA's Brian Wagner reports that Mr. Bush said the trade deals will benefit U.S. business and bo...
By Scott Stearns White House 06 October 2007 Congressional Democrats are vowing to override President Bush's veto of legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for poor children. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story....
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 04 October 2007 A key Democratic lawmaker says the State Department risks an escalating confrontation with his committee over the issue of U.S. government assessments of Iraqi anti-corruption efforts. VOA's Dan Robinson r...
By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 03 October 2007 The Bush administration is calling for the U.S. Congress to hold off on approving additional sanctions on Sudan, saying further economic pressure could hurt diplomatic efforts that have begun to show progr...