Sentences with phrase «seek public policy changes»

Seek public policy changes to prevent family disruption, support healthy marriages, responsible fatherhood, strong families, and vibrant communities

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Using the example of the current debate surrounding anthropomorphic climate change, Thompson sought to evaluate the argument from authority through a single prism, the way in which science is handled in argumentation about public policy.

The Internet Advocacy Center was launched in partnership with turner4D in 2005 to provide leading edge digital and social media consulting to advocacy groups, media outlets and other organizations seeking to leverage online channels to change policy and public awareness.

JCOPE's majority, however, argued that consultants who lead «grass - roots» efforts to change public policy engage in this new definition of lobbying when they seek supportive editorials in newspapers.

ALBANY, NY (05/16/2011)(readMedia)-- «It is very clear from the Cuomo administration's leaks about plans to seek Tier VI pension changes for public employees that the governor does not care about the impact of his policies on working people.

Scientists must sharpen their message and do more to engage the public as they seek to influence policy on issues such as climate change, representatives of AAAS and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre said in report issued 3 July at the Euroscience Open Forum 2010 (ESOF2010) in Turin,...

Lisa Snell, director of education at Reason Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, said she thinks it will be «extremely difficult» to get the changes Vergara sought through the Legislature, especially considering its track record.

OCI seeks to change the education policy conversation from one where labor, public, charter, and independent school sector leaders argue about which type of school is best able to serve children, to one where parents choose the best quality educational options for their child — no matter what form it comes in.

(See, for example, Ethical Issues Entailed By Economic Arguments Against Climate Change Policies, The original organizations that sought to undermine public support on climate policies by exaggerating scientific uncertainty have expanded to include ideological think tanks, front groups, Astroturf groups (i.e., groups organized by industry that pretend to be a legitimate grassroots organization), and PR firm led caPolicies, The original organizations that sought to undermine public support on climate policies by exaggerating scientific uncertainty have expanded to include ideological think tanks, front groups, Astroturf groups (i.e., groups organized by industry that pretend to be a legitimate grassroots organization), and PR firm led capolicies by exaggerating scientific uncertainty have expanded to include ideological think tanks, front groups, Astroturf groups (i.e., groups organized by industry that pretend to be a legitimate grassroots organization), and PR firm led campaigns.

The Accelerator will help to: advocate for changes in public and private - sector policy to support and empower women to engage in all levels of energy services delivery; connect women working in energy services delivery with others who can help build their capacity, mentor them, or serve as role models; and connect businesses with best practices in organizational policy and female representation across both management and workforce to each other, and to those who seek to improve performance.

«It's bad enough that climate alarmists have actively sought to keep those who disagree with the «dangerous manmade climate change» thesis from publishing or speaking on the subject, or having a role in public policy decisions, it's far worse when they seek to prosecute climate chaos skeptics,» says Paul Driessen.

Whether or not Paul Nurse is right that «climate change is happening», and that it has consequences for our way of life, he can not escape the problem that he and his predecessors have sought a greater role for science, and for the Royal Society in public policy.

At the Tribunal, the OHRC sought both individual and public interest remedies including bringing the Tribunal's decision, and the circumstances of this complaint, to the attention of the Toronto Police Service's Charter project work to consider related policy changes.

Section 180 marks a sea change in court fees because, contrary to established policy, it allows the Lord Chancellor to make a profit out of the fees charged for seeking the public court to resolve a dispute, or again as some might put it, securing access to justice.

Washington Public policy leaders of the Washington State Society of Medical Assistants (WSSMA), including AAMA Trustee Patricia Hightower, CMA (AAMA), have forged a strong alliance with the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), and are participating in a broad - based coalition of health and allied health groups that are seeking legislative changes that would clarify and protect the medical assistant's right to practice.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.