Sentences with phrase «increasing federal support»

Increasing federal support for research and science education used to be topics for bipartisan agreement.

The group also asks its members to support the inclusion into the House bill of The Healthy School Meals Act (which would require more plant - based meal options in accordance with recommendations made by the American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association) and to provide comments to the House supporting changes to the Farm Bill (in 2012) to increase federal support for local, organic diversified agriculture.

He advocates increased federal support for community colleges in order to educate and train local people for jobs in the 21st century.

First - term Democrat from Massachusetts cites own work in making the case for increased federal support for research

• Until and unless there is sufficient accountability of charter school operations, including increased federal support for state and local oversight agencies, we believe that states and districts are acting responsibly in capping the number of charter schools and should not be punished for doing so.

Not exact matches

Carson has said he supports increasing the federal minimum, currently at $ 7.25 an hour, and indexing it to inflation.

A gradual increase in interest rates is the best way to deal with inflation and support the U.S. economy, Loretta Mester, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, told CNBC Thursday.

President Donald Trump told lawmakers he would support a 25 - cent increase in the federal gasoline tax to pay for his plan to upgrade U.S. public infrastructure, a congressional aide said.

Though he once was against raising the federal hourly minimum wage of $ 7.25, Trump now supports an increase to $ 10 per hour.

Considering the US's lack of federal paid family leave policy, Sandberg said companies need to take the lead and support families with their own paid leave policies, which she said wouldn't just be nice to do, but would also improve the bottom line by increasing employee loyalty and performance.

The Vermont senator supports increasing the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour, and changing the Affordable Care Act to make health care universally available through a single - payer system administered by the federal government.

If you oppose a hike to the federal minimum wage, you'll find plenty to support the idea that wage increases will only add to your labor expenses and probably lead to job cuts.

Trump's support for an increased federal gas tax could influence the gas tax repeal effort in California.

The federal government has increased pressure on the private sector to fight the war on drugs, just as public support for the effort has reached a low.

It's not impossible to arrive at the conclusion that the federal government should use fiscal policy to increase aggregate demand: you can mount a strong case to support the stimulus package in the 2009 budget.

But it also includes measures that the Opposition Parties may not want to support; for example; the increase in annual Tax Free Savings Account contribution limit; changes to the sick leave provisions of federal employees; and retroactive legislation to protect the RCMP from possible criminal charges with respect to the destruction of data under the Access to Information Act.

«We urge Congress to approve a modest increase in federal support for new doctors,» Kirch said.

Low volatility has lasted longer than many expected, but pullback predictions have increased, citing above - average valuations, heightened political uncertainty and the transition to less support from the Federal Reserve.

Boosted Fuel Efficiency Standards Coordinated International Response to Financial Crisis Passed Mini Stimuli Began Asia «Pivot Increased Support for Veterans Tightened Sanctions on Iran Created Conditions to Begin Closing Dirtiest Power Plants Passed Credit Card Reforms Eliminated Catch - 22 in Pay Equality Laws Improved Food Safety System Expanded National Service Expanded Wilderness and Watershed Protection Gave the FDA Power to Regulate Tobacco Pushed Federal Agencies to Be Green Leaders Let Space Shuttle Die and Killed Planned Moon Mission Improved School Nutrition Expanded Hate Crimes Protections Brokered Agreement for Speedy Compensation to Victims of Gulf Oil Spill Pushed Broadband Coverage Expanded Health Coverage for Children Helped South Sudan Declare Independence Killed the F - 22

As I said throughout the campaign, I am pro-life and I am deeply committed to investing in women's health and plan to significantly increase federal funding in support of nonabortion services such as cancer screenings.

One such proposal, which has gained support from political right and left, is to increase personal federal income tax exemptions for dependent children.

«This federal grant builds upon the support received from CDFA and the American Farmland Trust, and will help continue the momentum of the program to increase participation and show constant improvement.

Fighting child hunger requires a holistic approach, from support programs like BIC and sharing resources that increase knowledge about this issue, to protecting federal food assistance services like the School Breakfast Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

According to the survey, a whopping «75 percent of school leaders encourage an increase in federal funding for school districts to comply with the new standards,» while 15 % fewer of those surveyed support the «flexibility» (SNA's favorite buzzword for: «gutting of regulations») which the SNA is now doggedly pursuing on Capitol Hill via its high - powered lobbyists.

SNA championed better nutrition for children for 67 years and supported the 2010 Healthy Hunger - Free Kids Act, which called on the Agriculture Department to require schools to provide healthier meals in exchange for an increase in federal spending on school lunches.

From increasing the federal reimbursable rates to eliminating junk food marketing to children to supporting families» access to fresh, healthy food (to encourage youths» taste preferences), we need to be doing a lot more to ensure all kids are getting proper nutrition.

The subject of that call: asking the federal government to increase funding for local governments to support water infrastructure needs.

«In fact, she's already called for higher taxes on individuals and small businesses; she supports an energy plan that would increase our electricity costs; she promises a single - payer health care system that would further destroy our health care and economy; and she wants to force federal gun restrictions that would take away the Second Amendment rights of law - abiding citizens.»

Clinton backs increasing the federal floor to $ 12, and has supported individual states, like New York and California, to hike their wage higher to $ 15.

In some instances, the federal stimulus plan could make our financial problems worse, by providing temporary financial support for permanent increases in our base - line health care and education spending, that eventually will need new, state - level sources of revenues to support.

While the Governor pledged his renewed support for a state Dream Act and for protecting New York's DACA recipients, he neglected to call for increased protections against federal immigration agents in courthouses, hospitals, and our communities,» said Choi in a statement.

Colleen Deacon, Eric Kingson and Steve Williams said they support a bill in Congress banning gun sales to suspected terrorists, an increase in the federal minimum wage to $ 15 per hour, increased spending on roads and bridges, a ban on fracking for natural gas, and replacing the elevated portion of Interstate 81 in Syracuse with a boulevard.

BY DUNCAN OSBORNE While Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing to increase spending by roughly $ 2 billion in the city fiscal year that begins on July 1, cuts in federal and state support for the city may force the mayor to curtail those plans.

Democrats, meanwhile, have said they might support tax increases, in some cases, to close the deficit and deal with potentially billions more in cuts from the federal government.

Cuomo also sought to draw a distinction, again, between opposing a raise in taxes in New York and his support for tax increases on the federal level as proposed by President Obama.

Cuomo, a Democrat, has said he supports raising taxes on the federal level, but at a news conference on Thursday reiterated his opposition to state - level increases, noting that New York is competing with neighboring states.

If Hall increases federal funding to the village and the state Democratic Party keeps its promises, he's a good bet to get the town's support again.

Chairman Crowley has long - supported increased federal funding for community health centers that provide primary and specialty care, as well as support services, to New York families.

Riverkeeper Water Quality Advocate Tracy Brown: «To have the federal government continue to cut the state revolving fund monies that are available to support repair and maintenance is really gonna have a direct impact on water quality and it's gonna increase the number of sewage infrastructure failures and the amount of pollution in our waterways.»

Donors can give as much money as they want to a group supporting Republican NYC mayoral nominee Joe Lhota, following a ruling by a federal appeals court that could pave the way for increased outside spending in New York elections.

The federal government last week approved a $ 1.6 billion loan to support bridge construction, but state officials have been mum about the rest of the financing plan — including any potential toll increases.

He founded and co-chaired the Congressional Long Island Sound and Hudson River Caucuses, which secured substantial increases in federal support.

When he was asked pointedly about Hochul's support for the Second Amendment, de Blasio, who is grappling with a recent increase in shootings, implied gun control should be taken up on the federal level and said, «I don't expect to agree with every candidate on every issue, but I do know we're moving in the right direction.»

Mr. Bishop favors elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax; and supports expanding the Child Tax Credit and raising the maximum income limit for the 10 percent tax bracket to increase the number of people eligible to pay the lowest percentage of their personal income in federal taxes.

However, he supports the tax reform bills before Congress which will increase the federal deficit by $ 1,500,000,000,000, and probably more, over the next decade.

In addition to the Brand USA commitment, Senator Gillibrand has brought to the table the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to work in close partnership with local leaders in the Greater Niagara Region to ensure all federal resources and support are made available to increase international travel to the area.

The resolution calls for «PSC to incorporate in its proceedings firm requirements that 1) proposed transmission upgrades shall not include construction of additional, taller towers or widen the right of way, 2) preference shall be given to lower - cost proposals, 3) upgrades shall include a plan for supporting affordable local distributed renewable generation that takes into account both transmission and distribution; 4) that proposals demonstrate how they will advance the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard and Federal, State, and Regional plans to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy generation...»

In recent years, furthermore, dropping state and federal support have put universities dependent on government funding under increasing financial stress.

Total federal support of R&D at colleges and universities is expected to increase by 6.1 percent to $ 14.5 billion in FY 1999, a larger increase than in recent years.

Despite the fact that many U.S. researchers face increasing competition in chasing after federal support that has not kept pace with inflation (see the News special section on p. 24), private support is on the rise.