Sentences with phrase «democratic leaders in»

In a letter to the Republican and Democratic leaders in both houses last week, three major trade groups — the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Realtors — called for retention of the current deduction, along with mortgage debt forgiveness.

The role of Gore and other Democratic leaders in contributing to polarization is also addressed, based on what we know from the field of political communication generally and on studies specific to climate change.

«The Nevada State AFL - CIO has joined the chorus of unions slamming Obamacare, claiming that certain provisions of the law could end up destroying multi-employer union health plans and criticizing the administration for not addressing its concerns... Several unions, including UNITE HERE, the United Food and Commercial Workers and the Teamsters, have already voiced their concerns, sending a letter to Democratic leaders in Congress warning that the law as it now stands could have dire consequences for workers by undermining their healthcare plans, known as Taft - Hartley plans.»

However, in a separate development, Democratic leaders in the Senate conceded today they would not attempt to vote through climate change legislation before Copenhagen.

It looks like Democratic leaders in the Senate, searching for a breakthrough on climate and energy legislation, are circling back a decade to the Bush plan.

We look forward to more Democratic leaders in office adhering to their constituent's desire for educational opportunities.»

Gov. Phil Scott says he's confident that he'll be able to reach an agreement with Democratic leaders in an upcoming Special Session over the issue of education spending.

Meanwhile, Kahlenberg says he's hoping for more «aggressive» action from Democratic leaders in places like Wake County, where some progressive leaders have been criticized for failing to turn around increasing segregation in the school system.

Democratic leaders in Congress are highlighting recent state belt - tightening in their effort to win political support for greater federal spending on schools.

Democratic leaders in the New York Assembly have joined New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, the City Council, and other state and local officials in calling for the elimination of the city's current school board.

If you are a public - sector employee, you will suffer no tax increase at all — no matter how costly your health insurance — if the deal made behind closed doors between Democratic leaders in Congress, the White House, and powerful union officials goes through.

The label from the oil group comes as Democratic leaders in the state are working to extend the law, A.B. 32, that authorized cap and trade.

(CNN)- A new national poll suggests that Americans think the performance of the Democratic leaders in Congress deserves a grade of C.

Clinton, meanwhile, is well connected with Democratic leaders in Erie County, Zellner added.

Ads from the groups portrayed Maffei as a rubber stamp for the policies of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress.

At issue are three competing plans: One introduced by Democratic Governor Daniel Malloy, another introduced by legislative Republicans, and a partial fix that was tabled a while back by the Democratic leaders in the legislature.

Democratic leaders in the Connecticut legislature have released a revised budget proposal to balance the state's next two - year budget.

In Connecticut the legislative session ends on Wednesday, but Democratic leaders in the state legislature and Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy have yet to reach an agreement on resolving a nearly $ 1 billion budget shortfall for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

LaPosta said he would call a meeting of city Democratic leaders in early August to discuss the investigation and how the party may be impacted.

«Excuse me, commits a serious crime,» Hynes corrected himself, «goes to prison, comes out, rehabilitates himself, becomes an ordained minister, and someone who is one of the most powerful Democratic leaders in this state, who is a serial thief and extortionist.

Democratic leaders in New York's 27th District saw an opportunity and in March formed a coalition to find a candidate to challenge the Republican.

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With the state budget signed, sealed, and delivered, Gov. Cuomo hosted a meeting of Democratic leaders in the name of party unity Tuesday.

Local Democratic leaders in this old steel town have struggled to deal with their views on race and integrate their operations with the many minorities flooding the party in support of Barack Obama.

Democratic leaders in the Senate said Republicans are misleading the public about taxes in their budget.

Stankevich will be at the student forum, as will Nathan McMurray, the Grand Island supervisor and congressional candidate who who won the endorsement of Democratic leaders in the district.

However, they stay away from discussing outside business interests, as a large number of Democratic leaders in the Legislature are attorneys (particularly in the Senate).

Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer was chosen as the Democratic nominee for the seat in a mini-convention held by county Democratic leaders in January.

Democratic leaders in the state Senate had blocked legalization for years at the request of the Connecticut AFL - CIO.

Democratic leaders in the State Assembly are indicating that they are ready to throw their support behind a cap on local property taxes, according...

Mr. Recchia's reaction to the email was in marked contrast to Democratic leaders in Staten Island and Brooklyn, who said the fund - raising pitch reeked of «bigotry» and «fear - mongering.»

«We need Democratic leaders in the State Senate who we can trust to stand up for our values as New Yorkers, and that's Brian Kavanagh.

Mr. Golisano recently announced that he was moving his legal residence to Florida out of anger about the budget deal crafted in April by Democratic leaders in Albany, which included an increase in taxes on high earners.

as the Democratic nominee for the seat in a mini-convention held by county Democratic leaders in January.

Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Wednesday huddled with House Democrats to discuss control of the chamber in Albany as the party seeks a new unity pact.

For months, Republican and Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have been working behind the scenes to broker a deal on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year, which already is two months old.

We are fortunate to work with both the GOP leader in digital outreach, Targeted Victory, and the Democratic leader in digital outreach, NGP VAN.

And by that, she means her cousin, the state's senior U.S. senator who is in line to become the Democratic leader in Washington next year.

The Yonkers mayor and the Democratic leader in the Senate have had an at - times frayed relationship, one source noted.

An organization Heastie reached out to for advice during his time as a Democratic leader in the Bronx.

His trip also included a visit with Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic majority leader, and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader in the House, both of whom have shown an openness to fulfilling the states» requests.

Long faces steep odds against Schumer, who is running for a fourth term and is expected to become the Senate Democratic leader in next year's term, succeeding Harry Reid of Nevada.

Schumer, who is seeking his fourth term, will likely be the Senate Democratic leader in the next Congress; has millions of dollars in his campaign coffers; and can get as much more as he needs.

The new Democratic leader in the borough, Assemblyman Carl Heastie, told me it's not a given that the party will endorse Diaz.

Keeping Bharara or elevating him within the Justice Department could be seen as a favor to Sen. Charles Schumer, her former colleague who is poised to become the Senate Democratic leader in 2017.

Mr. Lopez, who as the Democratic leader in Brooklyn and chairman of the Assembly's housing committee projected great influence across New York City and the state, resigned in May 2013 after a state ethics commission released a report about his alleged behavior including groping of female staff members and other unwanted sexual advances.

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, Democratic leader in the Senate, thanked first responders and expressed sadness for the victims on Twitter.

She will face Democratic incumbent Chuck Schumer (D - N.Y.), who is in line to become the Democratic leader in the Senate next year.

State Republican Chairman Ed Cox had spoken last year of recruiting a competitive candidate to run against Schumer, who is in line to become the Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate following the retirement of Sen. Harry Reid.

And almost immediately, he won the endorsement not only of Sanders, but also of Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York, the new Democratic leader in the Senate.