But he says the firm position of the regional alliance is to respect the democratic rules of the game and the constitution.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

"Oliver Williamson's research has offered new insights on how transaction costs determine the boundaries of the firm.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

The firm Buchanan Renewable Energies is building a carbon-neutral power plant using woodchips from older rubber trees to generate 35 megawatts of electricity.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

The firm's victory marked the first time that a foreign country had successfully sued in the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

For now, Goldman still heads the firm and says Cola-Cola realizes more people want healthier drinks.

VOA: standard.2010.02.17

Paying out lots of cash, unless you really have to, is not in the interest of the firm and is not in the interest of the public."

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

But Weissman says the survey by Green Seal and the firm EnviroMedia Social Marketing shows that consumers are uncertain how to tell whether a product helps the environment.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

The declaration called on the people of the South to unite and be firm in their opposition to the North.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

Slidell returned to the United States,firm in the belief that only force could win the Mexican territories the United States wanted.

VOA: special.2009.02.19

The University of Illinois Extension service says you should harvest beans when the pods are firm and have reached their full length.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

He turned, and with a firm and quick step he walked across the empty space.

VOA: special.2009.04.18

Not surprisingly, radical Republicans held firm control in every one of the new governments.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

But her step was firm as she walked downstairs and out through the hall.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

Clay was a firm believer in the idea of compromise.

VOA: special.2009.03.19