• The House Debates Health Reform

    09-11-11 Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about the landmark vote that the House of Representatives is poised to(随时准备着) take today -- a vote that can bring us one step closer to making real the promise of quality, affordable(...

  • G20 'to call for economy balance' G20峰会号召“经济平衡”

    09-09-22 This week's G20 summit in the US will call for major reforms to promote a more balanced global economy, according to a document seen by the BBC. BBC了解到一份文件称,本周在美国举行的G20峰会将会讨论为一个更加平衡的全球经济而改革。 Nations such as Chi...

  • Protests over Obama health reform 奥巴马医疗改革遭抗议

    09-09-13 Tens of thousands of people have marched from the White House to Capitol Hill in Washington to protest against Barack Obama's healthcare reforms. 华盛顿成千上万人在白宫与国会山之间游行抗议奥巴马的医疗改革。 Mr Obama said he will not allow special in...

  • Obama faces US Congress on health 奥巴马医疗改革面临国会审核

    09-09-10 US President Barack Obama is making one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faces Congress over his plans for healthcare reform. 美国总统奥巴马将要做他在位期间一次至关重要的演讲,他将就医疗改革面临国会的审核。 Mr Obama has said he...

  • Water reform is 'needed in Asia' 亚洲需要进行用水改革

    09-08-18 Asia must reform its water use to feed 1.5 billion extra people by 2050, says a new report. 一项新调查显示,亚洲必须赶在2050年以前进行用水改革以供给新增加的15亿人口。 Asian farmers need to modernise their irrigation methods The authors warn that wit...

  • Obama may soften healthcare plan 奥巴马可能放缓健康改革计划

    09-08-17 President Barack Obama's administration has signalled that its healthcare reforms may be diluted, amid pressure from opponents. 美国总统奥巴马政府通告健康改革迫于竞争对手的压力,计划可能会放缓。 Ms Sebelius said the public option plan was not the es...

  • at Health Care Reform Town Hall

    09-08-08 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT HEALTH CARE REFORM TOWN HALL THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Thank, please, everybody have a seat. Thank you. Hello! (Applause.) Hello, Shaker Heights! Hello, Ohio! It is great to be here. There are...

  • Weekly Address: Health Care Reform Cannot Wait

    09-08-08 Right now in Washington, our Senate and House of Representatives are both debating proposals for health insurance reform. Today, I want to speak with you about the stakes of this debate, for our people and for the future of our nation. This is an is...

  • Remarks by The President on Health Care Reform

    09-08-08 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. I am pleased to be joined by not only some of my former colleagues and outstanding legislators, but also by nurses. And I think I've said this before --...

  • Obama defends health care reforms 奥巴马为医疗改革辩护

    09-07-23 President Barack Obama has defended his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US. 奥巴马总统在一场全国性的新闻发布会中为自己的医疗改革辩护。 Mr Obama pledged to push through a reform package by the end of the year that w...