Sentences with phrase «about economic reform»

Malloy's office responded that they had no idea it was a gala and that the Governor most definitely did speak about economic reform and most definitely did not stay to introduce the guest of honor (even though the organization's newsletter announced that he was being invited for that very purpose).

Not exact matches

The French ideas about turning the euro zone into a virtual federal state, with its own finance minister, budget, and executive and legislative authorities will probably be among the key talking points in a reform program that is supposed to lead to a tightly integrated economic and political union.

We are comfortable now with our 3 - percent sustained economic growth, says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, talking about the impact of tax reform on the U.S. economy.

The latest talking point about how unfair capitalism is comes from Rolling Stone, where Occupy Wall Street organizer Jesse Myerson writes about The Five Economic Reforms Millennials Should Be Fighting For.

Asked several questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's fiscal plans, Dudley, speaking in New York, said he supports tax reform but not necessarily cuts meant to boost economic growth.

A rising rate cycle and uncertainty about reform measures pose risks to economic growth and financial markets.

US business groups: «The U.S. Chamber is very concerned about the increasing prospects of a trade war, which would put at risk the economic momentum achieved through the administration's tax and regulatory reforms,» Thomas Donohue, CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.

But there is something profoundly troubling about speculators in Puerto Rican debt reaping windfalls even as estimates of hurricane damage are revised up, tax reform legislation undermines Puerto Rican competitiveness, out - migration increases, political cleavages increase, layoffs from the public sector are set to increase and outside observers become more pessimistic about Puerto Rico's economic prospects.

The economic adviser traveled with Trump on Wednesday to Springfield, Mo., for his speech about tax reform, yet when the president ticked through «the many distinguished guests» in attendance, he did not mention Cohn.

Not only to the European banks, but we're talking about a domestic debt holiday very much like Germany's economic miracle, in 1948 the Allied monetary reform, where they canceled all the internal German debts except for the debts that employers used for wages.

If the Finance Minister is really serious about an economic growth strategy, then he will have to address the need for comprehensive tax reform in his 2018 budget.

There has been a lot of worry about Abe's aggressive stance on foreign policy but I see it as part of the economic reform plan.

Uncertainty about labour market reforms, the adequacy of pension systems and future economic conditions may also be discouraging consumers from spending, especially in Germany where these issues have received much publicity.

The gains in Asian stocks were in line with rallies in the global financial market, with investors showing optimism about the global economic recovery and a prospect that the US could pass the much discussed tax reform.

David Blankenhorn, executive director of the Institute for American Values, argues for this kind of pro-family tax reform: Such a family tax credit would boost real income by about $ 750 per child for precisely the families who have suffered an economic squeeze over the past 15 years.»

While expressing skepticism about the import of economic reforms on the situation of poverty and injustice, the President observed that, `' the three - way fast lanes of liberalization, privatization and globalization must provide safe pedestrian crossing for the unempowered.

The most fundamental reform to bring about economic democracy is not in the realm of government spending, important as that continues to be.

How do they feel about the economic system and the possibilities of reforming it?

Understanding these internal political dynamics also raises interesting questions about which Western foreign policy strategies are likely to be most effective in encouraging economic reform within China.

Cuomo has been talking about reforming economic development contract awards in his administration, following federal criminal charges against nine people — one a former top aide — on bribery and bid - rigging charges in connection with the Buffalo Billion and other projects.

Economic reform in China, in the form of competition and the rule of law, means attacking important vested interests: the state - owned enterprises responsible for about 40 per cent of output, 82 million Party members and an army of bureaucrats at every level, many of whom benefit from corruption.

If the governor and state legislative leaders are really serious about curbing corruption, then they should prioritize meaningful reform next year — especially as two of the governor's former aides are scheduled go to trial on charges related to bribery and bid - rigging some of the state's keystone economic development projects

«Our task is instead to tell a new story about Britain and Europe, rooted in the need for reform revealed by new economic and political realities.

«That's what our 2015 Opportunity Agenda is all about — economic opportunity, education, public safety, government reform and fairness for all.»

Much has already been written about the different options for selecting citizens to serve on a convention so that it is representative of all parts of the UK, and of gender, age, socio - economic background, ethnic minorities, disabled people etc (see Alan Renwick's pamphlet and the Electoral Reform Society evidence).

Today I'm going to talk about how the economic reform we need to earn our way out of the cost of living crisis, and social security reform to ensure the system is fair and affordable, go hand in hand.

Among the reservations that potential Labour voters have about the party — economic competence, opposition to welfare reform, the leader himself — opposition to an EU referendum does not rank very high.

They talk about regime promises of economic reform, they talk about how it is easier for diplomats to get visas to visit.

Pension reform is a key plank of the coalition's economic policy, it has tasked Labour peer Lord Hutton with bringing about a new system for public sector schemes that is sustainable.

Governor Cuomo has been talking about reforming economic development contract awards in his administration, following federal criminal charges against nine people, one a former top aide, on bribery and bid rigging charges in connection with the Buffalo Billion and other projects.

Reforms enacted in recent years, largely out of concern about Wall Street volatility, require responsible, minimum employer contributions in good economic times and bad.

For example, on 26 July — during a publicity - sapping week before the debt deadline — a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security examined «The Economic Imperative for Enacting Immigration Reform» and heard incisive testimony about the technical and scientific workforce.

At the same time, increased public and elite concern about the effect of underperforming schools on national equity and economic competitiveness has created new political incentives for policymakers to embrace innovative approaches to teacher quality and school reform generally.

Against this backdrop of educational reform in the United States and China, and along with intensified global economic and educational competition, this is an opportune time to conduct an international comparative examination that sheds new light on and shares new perspectives about the complex issue of teacher effectiveness (Crossley & Waston, 2003).

In these uncertain economic times where American families put an ever - higher premium on a good education, and with nagging doubts about flaws in funding in the public education system, the education reform movement has become a red - hot button.

Educating Students who Live in Poverty A discussion with Ray Landers, principal at Boaz Middle School in Boaz, AL, and finalist for the 2009 MetLife / NASSP National Principal of the Year award, about the reform efforts he has implemented at his school to reach students from low socio - economic backgrounds.

Likewise, for conservative politicians and activist - profiteers disproportionately bankrolled by these and other monied interests, the «reform» argument gives them a way to both talk about fixing education and to bash organized labor, all without having to mention an economic status quo that monied interests benefit from and thus do not want changed.

Likewise, for conservative politicians and activist — profiteers disproportionately bankrolled by these and other monied interests, the «reform» argument gives them a way to both talk about fixing education and to bash organized labor, all without having to mention an economic status quo that monied interests benefit from and thus do not want changed.

Duncan used the bus trip, which ran from Sept. 7 - 9, to spread his gospel and passion about education reform in a harsh economic climate; to amplify his oft - stated belief that America's schools are failing as other nations» improve; and to stump for his recent decision to waive components of NCLB in exchange for favored reforms.

Nationwide, the economic - stimulus package has prevented massive teacher layoffs, spurred states to devise sweeping reform plans and jumpstarted a national conversation about overhauling the worst schools.

AuthorImprints Services: eBook conversion About the book: It's not often that someone stumbles into entrepreneurship and ends up reviving a community and starting a national economic - reform movement.

The interviewer typically asks me about specific securities, asset allocation, economic backdrop as well as the impact of events (e.g., central bank monetary policy, mid-term elections, tax reform, etc.) This year, at the tail end of the interview, I fielded an atypical query.

Meanwhile in China, the ruling Communist Party has mostly abandoned its pledge for badly needed economic reforms as it seeks to maintain GDP growth of at least 6.5 %, creating fears about a debt time bomb waiting to explode.

November's US elections have buoyed investor optimism about the potential for tax reform, increased infrastructure spending, reduced regulation and accelerating economic growth.

If Congress wants to address the trillion - dollar student debt overhang that's stunting America's economic growth, it must get more ambitious about reforming rules about refinancing student loans and overhaul the systems borrowers use to manage and repay their loans, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP).

The latter part is more original stuff, as I (i) make the case for how China's clean energy push is in fact consistent with its overall economic reform, e.g. Scientific Development, reduction of excess industrial capacity, natural resource price reform, western development, boosting domestic consumption, and Going Out strategy; (ii) describe China's activities in innovation and R&D and its desire to create, not just produce, energy technologies of the 21st century; (iii) address criticisms that China's «indigenous innovation» policies are protectionist in nature by pointing out the myopia of such observations from a US (or EU for that matter) policymakers point of view; (iv) provide thoughts about what the proper U.S. policy response should be.

But, given the host of competing problems — a deep economic recession, the urgent need for health care reform, geopolitical instabilities in the Middle East and elsewhere, soaring federal debt, and so on — selling the electorate on a set of fundamental changes in the way we consume and produce energy in the short run — and congressional appropriators on making the large investments needed to bring these changes about in the long run — will be a tough task, even for Barack Obama and his newly appointed team of highly competent advisers, and a Congress that has given every indication that it will take up and give priority to climate legislation.

Ties to the Economy Because tax reform decisions can impact other economic indicators, the survey asked about preferences of tax professionals on the economy.

About Blog LAPG will present well taken objections to the reform package, based on the impact of the reforms on the interests of clients, sound economic argument and the public interest.

It has been a common belief of a majority of respondents that any new Indian leadership would bring about positive regulatory changes which would bring in more foreign investments, financial services reforms, better infrastructure and finally greater economic growth.