In Horton Foote's comedy «Dividing the Estate,» a fading, old - money Texas clan squabbles over its inheritance, with the nonagenarian playwright slyly shining a light on the excesses of
American economic prosperity that we've long taken for granted.
Given the looming March 1 deadline for across - the - board sequestration which would reduce State Department operations by $ 850 million and foreign assistance by $ 1.7 billion, the US» chief diplomat used his speech to defend the foreign policy budget against spending cuts, portraying foreign affairs as the guarantor of
American economic prosperity.
Not exact matches
Rather than trying to draw China into the rules - based international
economic order — a policy that dates back to Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger — the United States now regards China as a strategic competitor, bent on eroding
American security and
prosperity.
Top industry experts updated participants on the North
American Supply Chain, Trade Alliances for
Economic Prosperity and North America's Workforce.
Looking ahead, Korea and a Canada can continue to provide each other with «gateway» partnerships — linking the dynamism of Korea and Asia with the strengths of Canada and North
American business — that promote
economic growth and
prosperity for our citizens, build a safer world, and ensure a strong global economy with effective governance systems.
The moral treason of the «conservative» leaders lies in the fact that they are hiding behind that camouflage: they do not have the courage to admit that the
American way of life was capitalism, that that was the politico -
economic system born and established in the United States, the system which, in one brief century, achieved a level of freedom, of progress, of
prosperity, of human happiness, unmatched in all the other systems and centuries combined — and that that is the system which they are now allowing to perish by silent default.
Imo State Coordinator of the group, Mr. Akachukwu Oduokike, in his remarks said; «Nigeria should follow the
American way,» insisting that the only person that can take the country through the path of
economic prosperity is Atiku Abubakar.Also, one of the National Executive Committee members of the group from Yobe, Ambassador Usman Adams, said:
Americans For
Prosperity, a conservative
economic activist group founded by the the Koch Brothers, held an anti-Occupy rally that was crashed by Occupiers.
It is expected to take place on Monday and will include a speech to a Washington thinktank the Centre for
American Progress highlighting the confluence in Labour and Democrat thinking about the broken link between
economic growth and shared
prosperity.
Perry, who says he'll decide whether he'll run for president by June, spoke to a group of power players at the dinner dubbed «The Real
Economic State of the Union,» hosted by John Catsimatidis, CNBC's Larry Kudlow and economist Stephen Moore, who explained that they, along with Art Laffer and Steve Forbes, are forming the Committee to Unleash
American Prosperity to showcase GOP stars and discuss the economy.
Americans value scientific research and technological development for the contributions they make to the continued
economic prosperity and health of the nation.
Further reducing federal investment in these kinds of foundational goods will set back the country even further — undermining
economic growth, causing standards of living to stagnate, and putting
prosperity at risk for future generations of
Americans.
With
American prosperity dependent on innovation, the studies warn, the nation's
economic future is at risk.
One of the arguments for such a large federal investment in research is that it will lead to new and more effective treatments for diseases — leading to reduced healthcare costs, leading to more disposable income, leading to
economic prosperity and the continued unbridled freedom of
American citizens to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The White House reminds us that «a world - class STEM workforce is essential to virtually every goal we have as a nation — whether it's broadly shared
economic prosperity, international competitiveness, a strong national defense, a clean energy future, and longer, healthier lives for all
Americans.»
According to
Prosperity Now, a national nonprofit to expand
economic opportunity for low - income families, and the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank, white households have seven times the amount of wealth as African
Americans, and six times as much as Latinos.
The findings are from a national impact study, Arts &
Economic Prosperity 5, conducted by
Americans for the Arts,
Hope Street Group is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to expanding
economic opportunity and
prosperity for all
Americans.
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Economic Development Utah System of Higher Education
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«Community colleges are not just a distinctly
American institution, but as the largest, most affordable segment of America's higher education system, they are critical to reaching the President's goal to have the highest share of college graduates in the world and to ensuring America's
economic prosperity in the future.»
Through the Learys, novelist Matthew Thomas charts the story of the
American Century, particularly the promise of domestic bliss and
economic prosperity that captured hearts and minds after WWII.
These developments were shaped by the dizzying transformations that were occurring in every aspect of life, from the advent of the automobile and moving pictures to the rapid growth of
American cities and the wrenching
economic change brought on by the advent of the Great Depression after a decade of unprecedented
prosperity.
His rousing speeches on social and educational advancement for African
Americans inspired many from that generation to focus on
economic prosperity within their own communities, though millions chose to leave the South to seek better opportunities outside the grips of white supremacy.
The narratives he exposes — the social and psychological consequences of
economic inequality, the racism endemic to America's political elites and institutions, and the failed promise of
American freedom and
prosperity for all of its citizens — once seemed marginal to white,
American society.
These developments were shaped by the dizzying transformations then occurring in every aspect of life, from the advent of the automobile and moving pictures to the rapid growth of
American cities and the wrenching
economic change brought on by the advent of the Great Depression after a decade of unprecedented
prosperity.
It goes something like this: «There is a very serious climate challenge facing us, and dealing with it gives us a chance to create a new kind of
prosperity and
economic growth ---- for
Americans and Chinese alike — through investments in technology and infrastructure.
America's energy revolution means... a United States that's more energy self - sufficient — less dependent on others, more secure in the world and better positioned to help friends abroad;
economic growth and job creation — and with the right policy choices, a golden opportunity to secure
American prosperity well into the future; and a stronger U.S. trading posture that, with energy exports, could benefit consumers
The
American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting
economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
This is the kind of public support for emerging technologies and private sector entrepreneurs that gave birth to everything from jet engines to the Internet, microchips to GPS, and countless biomedical and agricultural innovations, each of which fueled
American economic growth and
prosperity.
«There is a direct link between coal - based, low - cost electricity and
economic prosperity... On all fronts, we need a strong sense of urgency to support the people and the industry who have fueled the
American Dream, and who will continue to do so.»
American energy policy must balance environmental protection with
economic growth in order to encourage innovation, discovery, and
prosperity.
This approach is consistent with America's historically bipartisan commitment to
economic prosperity and geopolitical security and our long tradition of investing in new technologies that have remade
American life for the better.
Rather, Trump's «America First» plan focuses on four themes surrounding
economic security for the U.S: «protecting the homeland and way of life; promoting
American prosperity; demonstrating peace through strength; and advancing
American influence in an ever - competitive world,» the Associated Press reported, quoting senior administration officials.
With millions of
Americans out of work and the economy in recession, it might not be the best time to talk about «throwing away our
economic prosperity» or to support the status quo.
It is about
American competitiveness, international influence, national security and long - term
economic strength and
prosperity.
Will
Americans for
Prosperity, the numeroust Tea Party groups, and other conservation organization get organized to provide a counter demonstration to show Congress the majority of
Americans don't support the insane policies put out by Sierra Club, etc. / Unless we can get greater public support, President Obama may prevail in his attempts to stop use of the nation's abundant,
economic fossil fuels.
The
American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting
economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
Voters identify the economy and jobs as their top election concern, and the
American energy revolution's role in
economic growth should ensure that it's a focus in tonight's discussion on Achieving
Prosperity.
Each step of the way, proactive public policy has played a crucial role in driving
American innovations, from railroads and jet engines to microchips, biotechnology, and the Internet, unleashing long waves of
economic growth and shared
prosperity.
It was in fact, as the 2015 order's detractors have pointed out themselves, a period of unprecedented growth and
economic prosperity, which the Title II regulation of a huge proportion of
Americans» internet access clearly did little to dampen.
Similarly, studies throughout the world, including the North
American Indian experience of governance and
economic development (discussed below) and the growing research linking social capital to prosperous communities, demonstrate that strong culture, communities and
economic prosperity are inextricably linked.