Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers said the plan appears to place all the responsibility on teachers, but gives them "zero percent authority."

VOA: special.2010.03.18

The new Tennessee Valley Authority built dams,cleared rivers, expanded forests and provided electricity.

VOA: special.2011.03.24

Hamas captured control of Gaza from the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority in 2007.

VOA: special.2009.01.10

"I've invited Israeli Prime Minister Netayahu and Palestinian Authority President Abbas to meet on September second in Washington,D.C., to relaunch direction negotiations to resolve all final status issues, which we believe can be completed within one year."

VOA: special.2010.08.21

The system was produced by the state-owned Rafael Arms Development Authority and is partially financed by the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

He says he spoke last year about helping them, adding that every effort should be made to enhance their authority.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

Definitely not." Right now, Congress is considering a bill that would give the FDA increased authority over imported seafood.

VOA: standard.2010.05.27

Houseboats also contribute to the lake's pollution and the development authority says they should install small sewage systems.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

That approach requires a large number of troops to provide security and help the local government assert its authority and deliver services.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Mr.Rajoelina's transitional authority that is to oversee the drafting of a new constitution and elections within two years.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

But the Palestinian Authority is furious over the Israel raid, which took place in territory under its control.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

That coalition says it will not take part in any transitional authority that includes members of Guinea's military.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

Richard Pipes,a leading authority on Russia and a former anti-Soviet crusader who served in the Reagan administration, also stresses Mr.Gorbachev's pivotal role.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

He says there should have been an election to re-establish legitimate authority, which was overthrown during the first Soviet occupation in 1940.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25