Sentences with phrase «u.s. national federation»

«We did a test, and I discovered, to my great dismay, that I couldn't hear it,» said Deborah Kent Stein, chairwoman of the U.S. National Federation of the Blind's Committee on Automotive and Pedestrian Safety.

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Even as U.S. officials try to assure Americans that a war - of - words with China over trade tariffs is merely a negotiation tactic, the National Retail Federation is highlighting just how much the U.S. has to lose if a trade war does come to pass.

But small business groups such as the National Federation of Independent Business and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are vocal opponents, and have lobbied extensively to fight the passage of wage reform bills in Congress.

In December, U.S. small - business confidence in the economy climbed to 105.8, its highest point in 12 years, up 7.4 points from the previous month, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

Meanwhile, a National Federation of Independent Business's report found that despite the anemic economy, business owners across the U.S. are cautiously optimistic about their future as well.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) formally filed an appeal with the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the hopes to overturn a $ 5.7 billion settlement with Visa and MasterCard that was approved by a lower court in December, according to a statement released by the Washington D.C. - based trade group late Thursday.

«The retailers need to know how much of the beacons they want to use and figure out whether they should crawl, walk or run (with the technology),» said Schafer, who is a director at the National Retail Federation in the U.S. and author of Branded, a book about retailers and social media.

U.S. consumers surveyed about the event reported spending an estimated $ 5.5 billion at small businesses on Saturday Nov. 24, according to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey from National Federation of Independent Business and American Express.

U.S. wholesale inventory data for September will be announced at 10 a.m. ET, and the National Federation of Independent Business will reveal its Small Business Optimism Index for last month at 6 a.m. ET.

A gauge of U.S. small business confidence rose to a 12 - year high in December as optimism about the economy intensified among business owners following the November election, the National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday.

With small - business owners already telling surveyors from the National Federation of Independent Business that poor sales are tied with taxes as the single most important problem they face, the gross domestic product forecast isn't going to bring much good cheer to the owners of small U.S. companies.

From there, a panel of small - business experts, including executives from Chase and Google in addition to representatives from business organizations such as the U.S. Chamber and the National Federation of Independent Business, will select the 12 winners.

U.S. Soccer has terminated goalkeeper Hope Solo's national team contract and banned her for six months after her controversial comments at the Olympics, the federation announced Wednesday.

On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5 — 4 vote in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius that the mandate was constitutional under the U.S. Congress's taxing authority.

U.S. turkey consumption, in fact, has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, according to the National Turkey Federation (NTF).

All Subaru products are manufactured in zero - landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

The proposed rule is opposed by the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Pork Producers Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, which argue that the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 doesn't give the USDA the authority to prescribe practices to promote animal welfare.

The majority of U.S. dairy farmer cooperatives and dairy processing companies — members of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) or the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)-- threatened to withdraw support from the pending Trans - Pacific (TPP) trade agreement if Japan and Canada refuse to follow through on pledges to provide comprehensive market access for...

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors today endorsed the Trans Pacific Partnership after its staff and the U.S. Dairy Export Council spent the last few months analyzing the trade agreement.

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The culinary techniques outlined in this book have been validated by the culinary industry and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) National Apprenticeship Committee.

SUM has established business ties to, among others, the world governing body, Federation Internationale de Football Association (by buying the U.S. English - language TV rights to three World Cups), and the Mexican federation (by acquiring the rights to promote Mexican national team games in Federation Internationale de Football Association (by buying the U.S. English - language TV rights to three World Cups), and the Mexican federation (by acquiring the rights to promote Mexican national team games in federation (by acquiring the rights to promote Mexican national team games in the U.S.).

His father, Val, was the U.S. National Women's and Men's team coach, the National Technical Director of Canada, the National Technical Director of the USVBA, the author of one of the first books on volleyball, the author of the National Technical Journal, and traveled the world running coaching clinics for the IVBF (International Federation of Volleyball).

Her performance in the U.S. National Karate Federation State Tournament at Harper College earned her a fifth - straight appearance in this summer's U.S.N.K.F. National Championships in Houston.

Food activist Nancy Huehnergarth tweeted this troubling Dairy Reporter item last Friday, which indicates that the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) are asking the Food & Drug Administration for permission to add aspartame and other artificial sweeteners to the flavored milk sold in U.S. schools without certain front - label disclosures.

Faso was previously endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Business Council of New York State, MANUPAC, the political action committee for the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State, and local small business employers.

The #NoCuts Coalition is comprised of the following groups and individuals: Community Voices Heard, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Manhattan North District Council of Presidents, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), New York Communities for Change, The Black Institute, CASA - New Settlement, MFY Legal Service, Coalition for the Homeless, Pratt Center for Community Development, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, GOLES, FUREE, Legal Aid Society, Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition, CAAAV, Brooklyn For Peace, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Community Service Society, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Transport Workers Union Local 100, National Action Network, Racial & Economic Justice, Red Hook Initiative, Goddard Riverside Community Center, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), DC37, Picture The Homeless, Greater New York LECET, Unique People Service, United Neighborhood Houses and Supportive Housing Network of New York.

The event also included a traditional performance from the Cretan Association Dancers, renditions of the Greek and U.S. national anthems by Christos Alexandrou and closing remarks from Demetrius Kalamaras, past president of the Federation of Hellenic Societies Of Greater New York.

Gibson reported endorsements from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the New York State Building and Construction Trades, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, New York State United Teachers and the National Farmer's Union.

The UFT will work with the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and other allies to press the U.S. Senate to reject the appointment of Betsy DeVos to the post of U.S. education secretary.

National Institutes of Health (U.S.) World Health Organization AMD Alliance International American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia) Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation European Multiple Sclerosis Platform International Diabetes Federation JDRF Macular Degeneration Foundation Macular Degeneration Partnership Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Multiple Sclerosis Society (U.K.) National Eye Institute (U.S.) National Multiple Sclerosis Society (U.S.) Scope (U.K.) United Cerebral Palsy

Previously, Heather was the executive director of Environmental Working Group (EWG), director of education advocacy for National Wildlife Federation, and counsel to U.S. Senator Russ Feingold.

SOURCES: National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, Federal Election Commission, and Secretary of the U.S. Senate

The Washington State suit that may lead to a U.S. Supreme Court test of the concept of comparable worth had its beginnings 10 years ago in the request of a national union that the state conduct a job evaluation, according to a spokesman for the union, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (afscme) Council 28 of afl - cio

The Gates Foundation spread money across the political spectrum, to entities including the big teachers unions, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, and business organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — groups that have clashed in the past but became vocal backers of the standards....

The U.S. Department of Education, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI), the global federation of teacher unions, together with U.S. - based organizations — the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Asia Society, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the National Education Association (NEA), and public broadcaster WNET — hosted the first International Summit on the Teaching Profession March 15 - 16, 2011, infederation of teacher unions, together with U.S. - based organizations — the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Asia Society, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the National Education Association (NEA), and public broadcaster WNET — hosted the first International Summit on the Teaching Profession March 15 - 16, 2011, inFederation of Teachers (AFT), Asia Society, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the National Education Association (NEA), and public broadcaster WNET — hosted the first International Summit on the Teaching Profession March 15 - 16, 2011, in New York.

Alexandria, VA — The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), and New Leaders congratulate Dr. Jean - Paul Cadet, Monifa McKnight, and Dana Nerenberg on their selection as 2016 - 17 Principal Ambassador Fellows at the U.S. Department of Education (USED).

This year's notable speakers included: American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten; special assistant Chris Rinkus in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education; U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R - NC); National PTA president Jim Accomando; The Century Foundation Senior Fellow Richard Kahlenberg; and Thomas B. Fordham Institute president Michael Petrilli.

Obama's signature education program, Race to the Top, had states competing for funds in exchange for promising education reforms, and it sparked feuds on these issues across the U.S. Even so, many teachers say they support Obama and both the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have already officially endorsed him.

The Summit is hosted by U.S. Department of Education, CCSSO, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI), the National Education Association (NEA), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the Asia Society and public broadcaster WNET.

The conference was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, American Association of School Administrators, the Council of the Great City Schools, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the National School Boards Association.

At 7:00 p.m. on July 11, 2008, U.S. Senator Barack Obama was hosting a $ 2,000 - a-plate fundraiser at Chicago's Regency Hyatt Hotel, one of the two main hotels for the national convention of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

23 «Prepared Remarks by the U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to the American Federation for Children's National Policy Summit,» May 22, 2017.

All Subaru products are manufactured in zero - landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

of Ag, Forestry & Fisheries Kuntoro Mangkusubroto — Indonesia, Head of the President's Unit on REDD Jonathan Pershing — U.S., Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change Norbert Röttgen — Germany, Minister for Environment Eric Solheim — Norway, Minister of the Environment Kjetil Lund — Norway, Secretary of State, Ministry of Finance Andrew Steer — World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change Jason Clay — World Wildlife Fund - US, Senior VP Sean de Cleene — Yara International, VP Global Business Initiatives Larry Schweiger — National Wildlife Federation, President and CEO Peter Seligmann — Conservation International, CEO and Chairman Puvan Selvanathan — Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, VP The Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton — U.S. Secretary of State, video message Wanjira Maathai — International Liaison, the Green Belt Movement Helen Clark — Administrator, UNDP, frmr.

According to the National Federation for the Blind, there are about 1.3 million legally blind people in the U.S..

Having sub - $ 299 price tags on the U.S. and international Kindles could help Amazon this holiday season - a period that the National Retail Federation is expecting to be sluggish.

The U.S. Department of Education entered into an agreement with the National Federation of the Blind that outlines steps that will be taken over the next three years to improve the accessibility of the various documents issued under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

National SPCA and U.S. counterparts continue pushing pits, heedless of consequence PRETORIA ---- Has South Africa learned anything, the National SPCA of South Africa in particular, from the stern warning issued by the Pit Bull Federation of South Africa in November 2017 about rehoming pit bulls of dangerous history?

In the U.S., the National Retail Federation has praised the lowering of European interchange fees, calling it «a win all the way around.»