They are also setting backfires to clear away dry brush, and using helicopters and airplanes to drop water and fire retardant.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

"Just in case there is any confusion out there, let me be clear: I am not going to walk away from health insurance reform.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

They must have kept him under surveillance for a while." U.S.officials have been quoted as saying the operation Monday was launched when it became clear their target was traveling in an area away from heavy population.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15