Sentences with phrase «act on behalf of their constituents»
Vote for someone who will act on behalf of their constituents — not be dictated to by Flanagan.
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· Amend The Penal Law To Prohibit Undisclosed Self - Dealing By Public Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government employer.
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Mr Maclean had claimed that the amendment to the Freedom of Information Act was so that MPs could enjoy a level confidentiality with their constituents: «When we write on behalf of constituents... we must be able to look them in the eye and say that in all circumstances what they tell us will not get out,» he told MPs.
Simply put, we need to act now on behalf of our constituents,» he said.
«As an elected representative, Eric Illsley took advantage of the trust placed in him by his constituents to act honourably on their behalf.
While occasionally she has voted against her conference, as she did with a vote in favor of landmark 2013 gun control legislation, the Secure Ammunition and Firearm Enforcement (SAFE) Act, another signature Cuomo accomplishment, her work on behalf of her constituents is appreciated, according to Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, a Republican from Canandaigua.
They should immediately abandon their appeal of Judge Banks» ruling and show respect for their own constituents, who dared to act on behalf of their children.
Rita Farrell, John Catlin and Toni Bauman observe that «[t] he States and Territories have an obligation and responsibility to act in the public interest and to be satisfied that they will be entering into agreements on behalf of their constituents with the people who hold native title over a particular area».