Sentences with phrase «process needs reform»

Approval Process Needs Reform Though some activists said the process that allowed the hydro - power plant to be given the go - ahead in the first place must be reformed, others hailed the prime minister's announcement.

A Mayor's office representative said, «The report proves once again that the mayor was unaware of this transaction... that the developer hid his intentions from City Hall, and that this decades - old process needed reform.»

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But De Gregorio acknowledges the challenge they present going forward and fears that, particularly at a time when growth in the region is slowing and external circumstances are changing, a flair for populism and the power of vested interests might undermine the process of continued economic reforms needed to foster, among other things, shared prosperity and social inclusion.

The Indian public sector banking system is also in urgent need of reforms to governance, management appointment processes, and decision making.

Since this goal must be achieved through the very political process that is so much in need of reform, some may say we are dreaming.

And finally, they need to support reform measures which would help television support and enhance the political process rather than despoil it.

But now many powerful forces are aligned against school food reform: the processed food industry, which has a huge financial stake in the program and powerful lobbyists on Capitol Hill; the need of school districts to make their meal programs break even; First Lady Michelle Obama's vocal support of school food reform, which has politicized the issue for some conservatives hoping to score political points; and conservatives» general distrust of «big government.»

If there ever was a need for nonpartisan redistricting reform, this process shows it.

What is needed instead are reforms of the adoption process, where adoption is not necessarily easier but done in a better way for all involved.

But I have no desire to stay in my position longer than is needed to ensure the path to economic growth is assured and the process of political reform we have agreed moves forward quickly.

«The Administration has already begun the process to create the independent watchdog the Speaker is referring to by establishing a first - ever outside not - for - profit organization to monitor the system, advocate for the rights of people with special needs and disabilities and recommend future systemic reforms,» Introne said in the statement.

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas in a statement said the latest overturned conviction «should not detract from the continuing need to embrace comprehensive and meaningful reforms to fortify our government contracting processes from manipulation, self - dealing and pay - to - play corruption.»

Despite this success, the need for further reform was highlighted just weeks later, when party boss Frank Seddio selected the candidate for an open state Senate seat in a thoroughly undemocratic process that ignored the will of voters and County Committee members.

Mr Huhne conceded that reform of the EU is needed but added that it would be achieved more easily if Britain remains closely involved in its processes.

As we made these critical reforms, we also streamlined public program eligibility processes to ensure that eligible uninsured New Yorkers could get the health care services they need.

But surely what the government needs to do — if this is to be its big reform — is to integrate this into departmental business (and structural reform plans) rather than set up a parallel process.

The New York election system needs a colossal reform that would solidify our democratic process.

While we all wish that this process had been more open and democratic, I know that Brian will be terrific State Senator who will stand for our values and bring badly needed reform to the Albany status quo.»

«There is lot of discussion about the need to reform the procurement process and I welcome the idea of expediting that process,» Vanterpool said.

We need serious reform on this practice in New York and changing the «Committee on Vacancies» process is the perfect starting point.

We need to fundamentally reform the Federal Budget and budget process, review all departments and agencies, eliminate overlapping jurisdiction over services, and base budgetary decisions on cost effectiveness and critical need.

«Our first role as the federal government is to protect our national security, and I believe we need to work in Congress to reform and strengthen our visa vetting process,» Stefanik said in a posting on her Facebook page.

If there's one takeaway from this election, it is that we need real campaign finance reform in this country, and we need to elect leaders who have dedicated themselves to getting corporate money out of our electoral process.»

Introduced by Seabrook as «a man with integrity, a man that brings about the change that is needed in this city,» Jeffries, often mentioned as a possible challenger to de Blasio for the Democratic mayoral nomination in 2017, expressed lukewarm support for the de Blasio's efforts in reforming the island, but chided him for keeping the union out of the process.

Although there were still legislators, particularly Republicans, who argued on Tuesday that the process of electing regents needed reform, the debate was permeated with a sense of at least incremental if not radical progress.

Nearly 1,500 former staffers have signed a letter to congressional leadership released Thursday saying the processes are «inadequate and need reform.»

«To get real reform in Washington, we need to get more people involved in the process, term limits for our elected officials and an end to the pay - to - play culture that dominates Washington and Chele Farley is committed to these reforms,» Sliwa said.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in sponsoring Justice Sector Reform (JSR), recognised the invaluable role of the Prisons in perfecting justice process hence the need to accommodate the NPS in JSR programme.

It's been many years since I began campaigning for the House of Commons to have a say on whether we went to war or not, so I was delighted that the Cabinet Secretary in a so far unreported statement told the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee this week that he would examine the words needed to put the right of Parliament to be involved in the war - making process into the Cabinet Manual.

«So it is exciting that everyone in the district will have a new representative, but it speaks to the need for various reform measures so that more folks are able to get involved in the process.

The body in question, the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, had previously produced penetrating reports on English devolution, the need for a Constitutional Convention, Parliamentary boundaries, the future for Scotland, improving the legislative process, voter disengagement, the gagging bill, etc. — enough critical analysis for a domineering Conservative majority to want to get rid of it.

Adoption of the resolution allows Congress to proceed with tax reform legislation through the reconciliation process, meaning a simple majority is all that is needed for passage in the Senate.

The entire process is too bureaucratic and needs reform, she said.

They argued that the city's land use approval process obviously needs to be reformed, since large development plans can be implemented without any real role for communities in the decision - making process.

Smith discusses what the role of the Legislature will be on day one, his personal relationships with lieutenant governor - elect David Paterson and Majority Leader Joe Bruno, and the reforms needed to fix Albany's dysfunctional processes.

During his gubernatorial campaign, Cuomo said the member item process needed «dramatic reform,» and said any legislative earmarks should be posted online before funding was approved in the state budget.

In this conversation the two spar over whether the state provides a healthy climate for business development and how that relates to taxing and spending, the NY SAFE Act, and how much reform the state legislative process still needs.

«Once again this highlights the need for real ethics reforms, something the Senate Democrats have been calling on for years, and really shows the absurdity that there has been no talk in this budget process of cleaning up Albany and passing the strong ethics reforms,» said Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the Senate Democratic Conference, a 23 - member group which is in the minority.

But it must be exercised wisely to ensure satisfactory change to the maps for 2012 and secure needed reforms to the redistricting process for the long term.

«But I have no desire to stay in my position longer than is needed to ensure the pass to economic growth is assured and the process of political reform we have agreed moves forward quickly.

«I am running for borough president because I believe we need to completely reform our land use review process,» Menin said in her opening statement, sparking the first spontaneous applause at the session.

Jimenez said, «I believe in the collective bargaining process,» but noted that Illinois needs reforms to its public pension system.

Further study is needed to analyze whether a compact scar tissue indeed improves recovery and how this process affects the neurons» ability to reform connections with each other.

«The IARC Monographs Program is in need of fundamental reforms to establish transparency and accountability, eliminate rampant conflicts of interest and modernize the scientific processes used to evaluate studies and draw conclusions that have global impacts.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D - Calif., says the H - 1B program needs a broad reform, including changes to the lottery process that awards the visas.

A judicial presence is especially important to ensure that the reform process — and reasonable funding levels — are maintained in times of economic stress or recession like the present, where children's needs and constitutional values are often given short shrift.

That's a recipe for disaster, Cervone says, because no matter how beneficial a small school is, students need to feel respected and part of the reform process.

Robert Goodwill said: «We have taken action to fundamentally reform support for children with special educational needs, making sure that families are at the heart of the process and care plans are tailored to individuals — and our survey of parents tells us that this has made a difference to so many of these families.

There are so much we can change, but I think the one thing that needs urgent reform is to change our teacher selection process.

Some of her projects have included: «Improving Access to College Information and Financial Aid,» a study on the effects of simplifying the financial aid application process; «Understanding Barriers and Examining Interventions,» a series of research studies focused on college enrollment and completion for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and «Addressing the Problem of Insufficient High School Preparation,» which focuses on state efforts to regulate college remedial programs and reforms that attempt to reduce the need for remediation.