Laws vary by state, so U.S.House of Representatives is considering a bill that would allow all former prisoners to vote in federal elections after they have completed their sentences.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

The Russian lower house of parliament is now considering legislation that would require protesters using automobiles to inform the authorities about their planned actions three working days in advance.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

Though Iran was to respond by Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran told it that while it was considering the plan in a favorable light it needed until the middle of next week to make a decision.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

To fix them requires the action of government." Geithner confirmed media reports that the Obama administration is considering the creation of a regulatory commission that would have broad authority to protect consumers of financial products such as mortgages, credit cards and mutual funds.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20