Sentences with phrase «against the legislation»

She voted against legislation to delay implementation of federal ozone standards, and she voted in support of a spending bill for energy and water programs.

«They stand out as being particularly bad in terms of lobbying against legislation,» she said.

But they've got the right idea, fighting against legislation stacked against investors.

The relentless campaign against the legislation has proven effective as it appears virtually certain that the government will now delay its implementation.

No member of the public or lobbyist got up to speak against the legislation, but the critics will surely appear if the bill becomes law and causes bigger shortages in the education budget.

More than 100 groups and individuals show support for another effort against legislation they say threatens free information sharing online.

Yet now the union is coming out swinging against legislation intended to remove problem teachers from the classroom.

The breeders against legislation seem to want to support all breeders even if they practice poor management and care of the animals.

I'd love to see someone bring a constitutional challenge against legislation creating barriers to justice on the basis that it violates the principle that we are governed by the rule of law.

And he's voted against legislation that would help our environment, help improve global warming.

Multiple airlines as well as other travel - related companies spoke out against legislation in two states that would allow business owners to openly discriminate against the LGBT population.

They also work to fight against legislation that is not beneficial to animals or could result in them being allowed to be harmed.

Tenney says she finds it ironic that town halls, which have become such an issue for decidedly liberal activists who oppose a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, became a thing, when tea party conservatives railed against that legislation during the 2010 election cycle.

The Department of Transportation also testified against the legislation at a hearing Wednesday, arguing that enforcing the permits would be costly and divide residents.

Less than 30 minutes after the bill passed, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it would be targeting even those vulnerable Republicans who voted against the legislation on the issue.

She also went on to talk about the Church of England's record on equalities which went against legislation in relation to discrimination.

On Friday, community activists and local elected officials rallied against legislation proposed by Governor Cuomo to change the state's liquor laws.

Recently, a coalition of military associations came out against legislation supported by the Trump administration, that would give greater school - choice options to military service members and their children.

Thursday afternoon, Latino clergy who oppose same - sex marriage rallied outside the Bronx office of Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the only Senate Democrat against the legislation.

Oklahoma residents encouraged to take action against legislation which would limit national animal welfare organizations» efforts in the state.

The only contentious moment of the evening was when one of the panelists, a successful bar and restaurant owner named Michael Sinensky, argued against the legislation by painting himself, rather than his employees — some of whom make minimum wage — as a victim of the tough economy.

That happy outcome came despite dire warnings from firefighters and EMTs against the legislation of sparkler fireworks in Ulster County.

Thankfully, California is taking a stand against this legislation.

Spending and revenue targets set in the annual budget resolution are enforced by points of order, which any member of Congress may raise against legislation that is inconsistent with those targets.

Amazon has been a champion for the LGBT community as early supporters of the Equality Act, backers of marriage equality campaigns, and active voices against legislation that discriminates against transgender people in states across the country.

A budgetary constraint that hasn't received as much attention are the pay - as - you - go (PAYGO) rules against legislation increasing the deficit within the budget window.

Wendy Traub, Connecticut chair of the National Federation of Independent Business, and other business advocates spoke Monday against legislation that employers see as costly mandates.

World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, is strongly against this legislation and urges the United States to continue to welcome and protect Syrian and Iraqi refugees.

She eventually said: «This House and this Parliament voted to trigger Article 50 but the Labour party made it clear that they were thinking of voting against the final deal, the Scottish Nationalists have said that they will vote against the legislation necessary to leave the EU, the Liberal Democrats say they're going to grind government to a standstill and the Lords have threatened to stop us at every step of the way...»

Bloomberg is doing his level best to alternately threaten and bribe Senators who voted against the legislation before it was sneakily withdrawn mid-vote.

But the Democratic - controlled Senate voted against legislation pushed by the president that would have expanded background checks for firearm purchases to gun shows and online sales.

Assemblyman Tony Jordan, the newly minted floor leader for the Republican conference, is leading the charge against the legislation.

-- Vote against the finance bill after listening to the people's concerns over issues like the 10p tax rate (assuming the bill remains talking about retrospective taxation)-- Recognise the much bulkier and more vast argument against 42 days legislation and support the rebellion against this legislation rather than supporting the PR men and the policy writers to the hilt regardless of the realities of the situation.

Padavan is pro-life and has consistently voted against legislation PPNYC supports, including the Women's Health and Wellness bill and the Clinic Access and Anti-Stalking Act (he was one of just four state senators to vote «no») and the Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act.

Mayor Bloomberg aggressively lobbied against the legislation claiming it would cost the City of New York $ 16 million dollars.

Despite the bill containing a «quadruple lock» which the government claims will protect organisations like the Church of England from legal challenge, incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke out against the legislation earlier.

There's a variety of factors why Cuomo fares so poorly in some of these districts, ranging from staunch opposition SAFE Act to his truculent relationship with public - worker labor organizations (never mind that Tkaczyk, a Democrat who narrowly won her race by 18 votes in 2012, did not cast a vote for or against the legislation considering her race had not been resolved at that point).

There was heavy lobbying on both sides of the issue — with yellow cab drivers who were against the legislation surrounding the Capitol with their cabs and livery drivers who spent hours debating legislators in the halls.

Business interests will predominantly support Republican candidates, seeing a GOP - controlled Senate as a firewall against legislation that favors workers over employers and tenants over landlords.

Personal Democracy Media, techPresident's parent, has taken a stance against this legislation.

For their part, Republicans have campaigned against the legislation over the years, saying a state with limited resources should help those who come to the country through legal channels first.

New York and other hight - tax blue states are scoring wins against legislation in health care and tax reform battles that have turned backed policies officials say would have been harmful.

A fifth of Labour MPs defied Jeremy Corbyn's three - line whip to vote against legislation granting Theresa May the power to trigger the UK's exit from the European Union.

Wylde had been publically against the legislation ahead of the compromise reached last year.

The Republicans in the chamber are also aided by an eight - member group of breakaway Democrats — the Independent Democratic Conference — who work with the G.O.P. and give them an extra buffer against some legislation they dislike, a list that this year includes early voting, gun control and any new taxes.