Life seems to be back to normal. However,in the small coastal communities hit hard by the tsunami, signs of devastation and loss are everywhere.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

President Obama told people in the nation's largest state, which has been hit especially hard by the economic crisis, that "there will be brighter days ahead."

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

"We need leaders who are committed to moving New Jersey forward, (Applause) and that is John Corzine, which is why you need to work hard on Tuesday!" A Republican sweep will be seen by some as a rejection of President Obama's policies and could embolden Republican efforts to win congressional seats in 2010.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02