• Democrats Call for New Aid Package as 80,000 Jobs Are Cut

    The speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, said she would propose a second economic stimulus package amid job losses approaching those seen in 2001.

    当工作机会减少80000个后,民主党寻求新的财政支援

    By LOUIS UCHITELLE

    白宫发言人南希-佩洛西称,她将建议在最近与2001年类似的失业潮中进行第二次经济激励援助计划。

    Clintons Made $109 Million in Last 8 Years

    Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton released tax data showing a steep ascent in wealth since they left the White House.

    克林顿家族在过去8年中收入1亿9百万美元 

    By MIKE McINTIRE

    从参议员希拉里R.克林顿和前总统比尔 克林顿上缴的税款文件来看,自从他们离开白宫后,财富反而疾速剧增。

    Leaders of Ruling Party Say Mugabe Will Fight On

    A decision that Zimbabwe’s president should participate in a possible run-off dampened speculation that he would step down.

    执政党声称穆加贝将继续斗争

    By CELIA W. DUGGER

    这位津巴布韦总统应参加一次可能进行的决胜选举的决定,减少了人们对他将下台的猜测。

    In Massachusetts, Universal Coverage Strains Care

    An influx of newly insured patients is widening a gap between the supply of primary care physicians and the demand for their services.

    在马萨诸塞,全民医保使医疗资源更加紧张

    By KEVIN SACK

    新的投保病人的涌入,使得基本医疗医师的人数与需求之间的鸿沟越来越深。

    Budget Practice Trips Quinn, a Backer of Openness

    The New York City Council speaker, Christine C. Quinn, has been embarrassed by the discovery of the disturbing system her office used for stashing away taxpayer dollars.

    预算方法绊倒了Quinn,一个公开的后台

    By DIANE CARDWELL and RAY RIVERA

    纽约市议会发言人克莉丝丁C.奎因被卷入麻烦,她被发现利用自己办公室的杂乱的系统挪用了纳税人的美金。

    A Town Under Fire Becomes a Symbol for Israel

    Sderot, which is being pounded by Palestinian rockets, is a must-see stop for those who support Israel or are urged to.

    一个受到袭击的小镇成为了以色列的一个标志

    By ETHAN BRONNER

    遭到巴勒斯坦导弹猛烈袭击的塞代罗特,现在已经成为了愿意或者有意支持以色列的各方人士的必去的地方。

    Soaring Gold Prices Lure New Breed of Diggers

    As prospectors take to the West’s historically rich streams and hills, mining shops cannot keep equipment in stock.

    飙升的黄金价格吸引了新一代的掘金者

    By JESSE McKINLEY

    当采矿者们沉溺于西部历史上富有的溪流和山川时,矿石商店的装备甚至无法留下库存。

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    4月2日,2008,纽约时报首页简述。

    A Bipartisan Bid on Mortgage Aid Is Gaining Speed

    The push is the latest sign of a growing consensus that broader government action is needed to prevent a torrent of new foreclosures.

    一项有关抵押资助的,得到两党支持的投标正在加速进行

    By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and VIKAS BAJAJ

    近来,为防止新的取消抵押之赎回愈演愈烈,人们越来越多地达成共识,认为更宽泛的政府行为是有必要的,而这项援助就是对这种共识的一个回应。

    Talks May End Mugabe’s Rule in Zimbabwe

    Opposition members said that negotiations were under way for President Robert G. Mugabe to step down, while state-run media reported that a runoff is likely.

    会谈或许能结束穆加贝在津巴布韦的统治

    By THE NEW YORK TIMES 1:44 AM ET

    反对派成员们称,虽然国家主流媒体报道认为一次终局性的竞选有可能出现,但为使罗伯特 G 穆加贝总统下台而进行的谈判已经取得了进展。

    UBS to Write Down Another $19 Billion

    The Swiss bank, which also announced the resignation of its chairman, said the write-down would result in a $12 billion quarterly loss.

    瑞士联合银行减记了另外190亿美元的资产帐面金额

    By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and JULIA WERDIGIER

    同样宣布了其主席之下课的瑞士银行称,这次账面价值的减记将造成120亿美元的季度损失。

    Pentagon Is Expected to Close Intelligence Unit

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates may shutter the Counterintelligence Field Activity office as part of a larger effort to overhaul the nation’s intelligence architecture.

    五角大楼有可能让其智库关门大吉

    By MARK MAZZETTI

    国防秘书罗伯特 M 盖茨可能要暂时关闭反情报活动机构,以作为对国家智能化建筑检查的重大支持之一。

    Dramatic Testimony From Bell Shooting Survivor

    The man shot 16 times in the police gunfire that killed Sean Bell testified about hearing his friend’s last words.

    来自Bell枪击案幸存者的戏剧性证言

    By MICHAEL WILSON

    在警方杀死西恩 贝尔的火力下开了十六枪的男人为其听到的他朋友最后的遗言进行了作证。

    U.S. Alarmed as Some Exports Veer Off Course

    Officials said the United Arab Emirates were failing to prevent goods that have a potential military use from slipping into the wrong hands.

    美国发出警报,一些出口货物的流通偏离了正常的路线

    By ERIC LIPTON

    官员称,阿联酋错误地使一些具有潜在军事用途的货物流入了错误的人手中。