Despite Verkhovsky's skepticism about the Russian government's willingness to help NGOs, the State Duma is debating a bill that would ease some of the tighter regulations governing NGOs.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

"And the polls differ on how questions are asked, but certainly all the polls have moved to much more skepticism about the cost and about worries about the government role,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

Public opinion polls indicate growing skepticism among Americans.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

Senator Byrd wasn't the only one voicing skepticism.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

The treasury secretary faced some skepticism from some members of the panel as he gave a progress report on his oversight of the $700-billion effort, known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or "TARP."

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

The election commission also said it hinged its decision on skepticism that any democratic vote could take place in the midst of the region's current political crisis as Somaliland President Dahir Riyale attempts to maintain his grip on power.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07