Sentences with phrase «also called for reforms»

She first publicly made the case for a salary increase in a letter to the commission in which she also called for reforms such as a ban on outside income.

Beyond police reform, Ms. Clinton also called for reforms to the nation's prisons and jails — which, like police reform, is a hot topic in New York City — saying much of the jail population are people serving time for violating parole, minor drug crimes or awaiting bail.

The report also called for reform of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) to allow an expert on «home - grown'terrorism to sit on the Committee.

It also called for the reform to take place at a slower pace, to alleviate its effect on tenants and councils.

Wright's statement also called for reforming the chamber to be more inclusive of rank - and - file members.

She also called for reform of the criminal justice system and marijuana laws.

He also called for reform of the party's national policy forum, a body seen as toothless by the unions, to give ordinary members a greater input into policy.

In 2009, the C.D. Howe Institute also called for reform of municipal water pricing, including the expanded use of water meters.

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The organization has also complained to the Home Office and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, calling for reforms to what it describes as a «totally unregulated, potentially discriminatory and unlawful practice.»

In responding to a question about how the Dreamers fit into the United States» future workforce, Trump also called for comprehensive immigration reform.

But in the years since, the SEC has also been overwhelmed by the task of implementing dozens of rules called for under the 2010 Dodd - Frank financial reform law and the 2012 JOBS Act, which aims to make it easier for small businesses to raise money.

On trade and Wall Street reform, Trump is a strong advocate of renegotiating «unfair» international trade deals, like NAFTA and the Trans - Pacific Partnership — he'll call for tariffs to steer overseas jobs back home to the U.S.. He's also touting looser restrictions for Wall Street traders and money managers.

To that end, Microsoft also called on Congress to restore DACA — and to do it before tackling other legislative priorities, including tax reform, a major issue for the tech industry.

In years past, Ortega allowed the Havana Archdiocese to publish articles critical of the government while also urging the country's leadership to heed popular calls for economic reforms.

As we've written about before, more and more advocates are calling for measures to decriminalize marijuana and reform the criminal justice system, as advocates say that not only are the current laws unfair, but they are also expensive and ineffective at stopping crime.

We also call on the Victorian government to work with stakeholders across the food system to understand the need for regulatory reform and explore options for the most suitable and effective way this can be achieved.

Struggling quality wine producers such as Treasury Wines have also been calling for reform.

In addition, the Productivity Commission's review was also required by clause 8.1 of the 2006 Council of Australian Government's (COAG) Competition and Infrastructure Reform Agreement (CIRA) which called for a five year review of a number of the agreement's operation and terms.

Silver has also taken issue with Cuomo's call for a new education reform commission, saying the Board of Regents — which the Legislature, not the governor, appoints — is already working to address myriad problems in the public school system.

Several Sanders surrogates and campaign aides — including state Sen. Bill Perkins, of Harlem, who is one of the few New York Democratic elected officials to break ranks and endorse Sanders over Clinton — held a conference call with reporters today, calling Clinton out for waffling on the license issue, while also attacking Sanders» own record on immigration reform.

The seven also called for pro-tenant rent law reforms, enactment of a single statewide $ 15 minimum wage, a 10 - day waiting period for gun purchases, and an expansion of speed cameras in the city.

He's also called for ethics reform in the aftermath of several public corruption cases, including one involving Cuomo's former aide Joe Percoco.

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A win by Gonzalez would help re-establish the WFP in Albany and also solidify its standing in NYC as a vehicle for reform against the well - established so - called Democratic «machines» in the outer boroughs — particularly Brooklyn and, in the case of the 2009 NYC Council elections, in which the WFP teamed up with HTC and 1199 against party - backed candidates, Queens.

Also at 11 a.m., state Sen. Michael Gianaris, Jessica Perez, mother of Pedro Hernandez, and the Fortune Society call for the passage of legislation that «would reform pre-trial detention in New York by eliminating the option of bail,» 29 - 76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, Queens.

A clear majority of voters (59 - 21) say all candidates for state office should sign a pledge in support of a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission — a victory for both former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, whose PAC, New York Uprising, is pushing candidates to do just that; and also for AG Andrew Cuomo, who is calling for citizens and candidates alike to sign his reform pledge.

«The Governor and key legislators have set a positive tone for 2014 but there are also renewed calls for increased state spending, new taxes and new employer mandates,» said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. «We believe it is important for New York to maintain its focus on state spending restraint and broad - based reforms.»

The SAT cheating scandal has so far resulted in criminal charges against 20 students, and also sparked calls for widespread reform.

WFP's Long Island Political Director Jess Carrano also cited Rice's support for the so - called «Raise the Age» campaign (the push to stop trying some youthful offenders as adults) and campaign finance reform — especially the creation of a publicly funded system.

The governor also called for ethics reform in his budget.

He also joined Paladino is calling for education reform, declaring the disparity between schools in rich and poor districts «the civil rights issue of our time.»

Albanese also supports non-partisan elections and calls for pension system reform, to streamline management of the city's sizeable public pensions.

The group, headed by Council Speaker Christine Quinn, also announced the passing of a City Council resolution which calls for Congress and the president to supersede the Arizona law with a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Following eight months of calls for ethics reform from Blakeman and King Sweeney, the board also passed 6 - 1 legislation concerning an inspector general / compliance officer, who would monitor possible waste and corruption within town government.

Israel specifically called out Rep. Michael Grimm (NY - 13) suggesting it was hypocritical for him to bote «yes» on repealing the reform law while also accepting the government - provided health insurance plan afforded all members of Congress.

But in recent years, he has struck out on his own, founding a small business investment fund called Hudson River Ventures that focuses on the region's burgeoning artisanal food and beverage industry, and also getting involved in the push for statewide campaign finance reform.

Also at noon, faith and labor leaders, voters, and community members «demand morality, fairness and honesty» from elected officials, deliver petition signatures to Cuomo calling for «real» ethics reform, outside the governor's NYC office, 633 Third Ave., Manhattan.

He is also calling for wholesale reform of shareholders» duties to pension savers to ensure responsible behaviour rather than a focus on short - term profits.

He also accused the governor of «demonizing» teachers and «moving down the wrong path» on standardized testing, though Cuomo has recently done an about - face on that issue, most notably calling — through his latest reform task force — for a moratorium on linking test results and teacher performance evaluations.

Senator Daniel Squadron also took the opportunity to point the finger at Senate Republicans on rent reform, saying the conference of mostly upstate and suburban members shouldn't be calling the shots for an issue centered around residents in New York City.

That this House notes the improved security of ballots in Northern Ireland following implementation of the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 which has also resulted in increased levels of voter registration; further notes the successful prosecutions for electoral fraud in Slough, Peterborough and Birmingham; further notes the 2007 Council of Europe investigation into electoral fraud in the UK and the recent report entitled Purity of Elections in the UK: Causes for Concern, published by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd which highlights how vulnerable the electoral system is to electoral fraud; and calls on the Government to improve electoral security across the rest of the UK.

It is also recommends vehicles excise duty is reformed to penalise the most polluting vehicles, calling for band G to be made «considerably» more expensive.

Pataki is using the cash he raises through Revere America to travel the country and call for the repeal of «Obamacare» and also run TV ads against select Democratic House candidates in New York and New Hampshire (ahem, 2012) who voted «yes» on the health care reform law.

But Campbell also urged his party to tone down its call for electoral reform.

The report also calls for accounting reforms similar to those Ravitch suggested to New York lawmakers during the Paterson administration, such as multiyear budgeting and robust rainy - day reserve funds.

Sen. Stewart - Cousins was also encouraged by two Republicans signing on to the petition and called for additional action on legislative reform.

The committee is also expected to call for any proposals on reform of the second chamber to be put to voters in a referendum.

Public safety and policing reform are also central issues, with Farias, Garcia, Beltzer, and Moore all calling for improved relations between the NYPD and residents.

He also said it is important in reforming health care to realize that «there is no free lunch,» called for higher mileage standards for cars, talked about the struggles of carmakers in Detroit («You can't fight the marketplace»), and said that while he wouldn't call for a nationwide ban on smoking in public places like the one he pushed through in New York, «it would be great if America did it.»

Stringer also called for more affordable housing, immigration reform and urged lawmakers in Albany to pass a marriage equality bill.