Last week saw positive U.S.economic news, with increases in home sales and housing prices, a jump in manufacturing activity, a drop in new jobless claims, and a new growth figure showing the economy shrinking far less than had been anticipated.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02

Critics say the money is being spent too slowly with less than sixty percent being spent so far.

VOA: special.2010.02.19

It said they were getting far less sleep than they should.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

Less than 1,000 American troops have died in Afghanistan - so far.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

It is far less,however, than what Mr.Gadhafi wanted.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06