Sentences with phrase «as leader of the chamber»

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Assembly's speaker pro tempore said this morning Democrats have no plans to remove Speaker Sheldon Silver as leader of the chamber after his arrest this morning on corruption charges.

Not exact matches

Exactly 20 years ago, just as Cisco's John Chambers took the reins as CEO, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected term limits for Congressional leaders, wiping off the books laws in 23 states limiting the terms of office for U.S. legislators.

To meet this demand, Wells Fargo is supporting a Chamber Training Institute that trains leaders of diverse - segment chambers of commerce on key business and leadership topics for their members, such as how to access business credit and craft strong business plans.

«Programs such as the Company of Young Professionals are crucial to our collective success, and will help ensure the chamber movement remains relevant to Greater Vancouver's next generation of business leaders.»

Yet at this moment our nation joins with us in prayer and supplication that despite political differences within these chambers, and despite the fact that at times we may take for granted things that are unique to our American democracy, that we be united in hope and aspiration for the future of our nation... Our nation prays with us as we ask that our leaders be endowed with wisdom.

As Alan Chambers, the leader of the world's largest ex-gay network states, «99.9 % of homosexuals will not have their orientation changed.»

To be honest with you I'd prefer all those second choice strikers you mentioned above apart from Njie and Origi.I also rate Hayden higher than Chambers because I feel he has more potential but is very injury prone.Those who have watched Isaac Hayden should know this and those who watched them when they played Southampton would know.He outclassed Chambers in that match.Bar his injury he will make it and is a born leader by example as in his play.The players I'm sick and tired of seeing is Mertesacker and Giroud.Yes only these two.For the rest I'm opk with them.People still think Ospina is better than Szczesny because of Copa America and stats.Oh!

I see his value now as a leader who is loved by all the players in the club, and has tons of football knowledge and experience to pour into our young defenders Chambers, Holding, and Bielik.

In extraordinary scenes, at least two of his own colleagues shouted «resign» as the Labour leader addressed MPs in the Commons chamber.

Dean Skelos insisted on Monday that he did not personally lobby his colleagues to pick John Flanagan as the new majority leader of the chamber, even as he personally supported his bid.

«As the former Chairman of the Senate's Education Committee and now the chamber's Majority Leader, I am extremely disappointed the Mayor doesn't believe this hearing is significant enough to attend.»

After a prime minister's questions dominated by Liam Fox, and a statement from the leader of the House all about Liam Fox, it came as something of a surprise to see the man himself bustling quietly into the Commons chamber.

As deputy majority leader, Libous was the leader of the GOP conference's floor operations, including the infamous 2009 coup in which two Democratic lawmakers switched to the Republican side, stalling any activity in the chamber for a month.

Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Wednesday huddled with House Democrats to discuss control of the chamber in Albany as the party seeks a new unity pact.

Even if this latest peace deal between Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins and IDC Leader Jeff Klein holds when lawmakers return to Albany after the Easter / Passover break next week, and even if the Democrats win both the April 24 special elections (the Westchester County race is really the deciding factor there, since the Bronx seat seems a safe bet), the Republicans will still have control of the chamber as long as Felder, a conservative Democrat, continues to caucus with them.

... Or at least according to the sign on the speaker's rostrum, added this morning following the election of Bronx Democrat Carl Heastie to succeed Sheldon Silver as the chamber's leader.

Paterson was replaced as minority leader by Queens Sen. Malcolm Smith, who made history in 2009 when the Democrats wrested control of the majority from the GOP and he became the chamber's first black majority leader.

Just hours after the elections, Espada, Kruger, Monserrate and Diaz formed «the four amigos» and refused to back Smith as leader unless they were given plums — including titles, choice office suites (Espada's overlooked the chamber floor from the Capitol's fourth floor) and the chairmanships of committees like finance.

He has previously articulated a laissez faire position as Bronx State Sen. Jeff Klein, leader of the IDC, has struck alliances with the chamber's Republicans.

Strengthening business and tourism, supporting local, sustainable agriculture — all this and more — were part of the conversation at the Dutch Ale House in the Village of Saugerties as Assemblyman Pete Lopez, local leaders, chamber members and others celebrated the long - awaited grand opening of John and Karyn Pavich's micro brewery.

ALBANY — Sen. Neil Breslin has been tapped as deputy leader of the 26 - member Democratic Conference, a post that requires him to coordinate the legislative flow on the chamber floor and serve as the second - in - command to Minority Leader John Sampson, D - Broleader of the 26 - member Democratic Conference, a post that requires him to coordinate the legislative flow on the chamber floor and serve as the second - in - command to Minority Leader John Sampson, D - BroLeader John Sampson, D - Brooklyn.

The final night of voting included some mini-drama — Democrats from Westchester fought for a sales tax increase in Yonkers as well as new hotel levies, and chamber leaders took the rare step of calling off a bill during voting because it lacked support — but was mostly spent approving an omnibus bill for outstanding housing and education issues.

Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan appointed Central New York Senator John DeFrancisco as Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate, thus restoring regional balance in the leadership of the upper chamber.

As leader of the five - member breakaway faction that allied with Republicans to form the chamber's governing coalition (and keep Democrats from assuming the control that should have accompanied their mathematical majority), Klein has been justifying the partnership since it formed in 2012 as a win for progressives, rather than as a means of self - empowermenAs leader of the five - member breakaway faction that allied with Republicans to form the chamber's governing coalition (and keep Democrats from assuming the control that should have accompanied their mathematical majority), Klein has been justifying the partnership since it formed in 2012 as a win for progressives, rather than as a means of self - empowermenas a win for progressives, rather than as a means of self - empowermenas a means of self - empowerment.

Paulin said that negotiations over high - profile legislation, such as the state budget, was largely done by the speaker's office, with members typically learning about the fate of the chamber's priorities after the Assembly leader had finalized deals with the state Senate and Governor's office.

Asked about Flanagan's position as a potential leader, in the event of a change, Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif emailed Capital an exquisitely nondescript statement on the senator's general competence: «John Flanagan is an outstanding member of this chamber and an asset to the entire Senate Republican Conference.

Standing at the back of the chamber, Labour MPs Chris Evans and Toby Perkins - who stood down as shadow Armed Forces minister this morning - could be seen shouting «resign» in their leader's direction.

Though Deputy Senate Majority Leader Tom Libous, R - Binghamton, didn't exactly close the door on a millionaires tax in a radio interview last week (Libous said he would be open to other sources of revenue if the high - volume version of the controversial but potential lucrative natural - gas extraction process known as hydrofracking isn't allowed) DeFrancisco said GOP lawmakers in his chamber would continue to oppose any tax increases or attempts to sustain a surcharge.

It has bipartisan support in that chamber, where Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and several of Gottfriend's colleagues in the majority have signed on as co-sponsors.

The Senate has on Tuesday confirmed its rejection of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, by rejecting the submission of its Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, that the upper legislative chamber did not reject his confirmation.

John Flanagan, the newly elected majority leader of the state Senate, told reporters on Monday he had stepped down from his law firm as he takes on the new post in the chamber.

When Paddy Ashdown reflected on his time as leader of the Lib Dems the last thing I expected him to reveal was that he found the chamber quite frightening.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan says that while he may be from eastern Long Island, he plans to represent all of New York as the chamber's new lLeader John Flanagan says that while he may be from eastern Long Island, he plans to represent all of New York as the chamber's new leaderleader.

Sen. John Flanagan says he has the united backing of the Republican conference as the full chamber is poised to elected him the new majority leader.

The IDC unveiled their push at a Capitol news conference outside of the Senate chamber flanked by leaders of the state's politically active teachers unions, UFT President Michael Mulgrew and New York State United Teachers union Vice President Andy Pallotta as well as the «Patriotic Millionaires» who support increasing taxes on the rich.

The Labour leader was addressing the annual conference of the British Chambers of Commerce for the first time as Leader of the Opposleader was addressing the annual conference of the British Chambers of Commerce for the first time as Leader of the OpposLeader of the Opposition.

As the battle for control of the state Senate heats up, the chamber's Democrats have filed a formal complaint with the state Board of Elections over a $ 1 million contribution to the Republicans from their former leader, ex-Senate Majority Leader Joseph leader, ex-Senate Majority Leader Joseph Leader Joseph Bruno.

As members of the state Senate and Assembly work to balance the state budget, leaders of both chambers insist the costliest issues are education and health care won't be touched.

One of those factors will likely be what his run would mean for his fellow Senate Republicans, who are gearing up for a re-match with the Democrats for control of the chamber in what's shaping up to be a challenging year, thanks to the twin corruption convictions of two former top conference leaders — ex-Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous and ex-Majority Leader Dean Skelos — as well as a presidential election that will likely boost Democratic turnout in this Democrat - dominated state.

ALBANY — As the battle for control of the state Senate heats up, the chamber's Democrats have filed a formal complaint over a $ 1 million contribution to the Republicans from their former leader.

The Moreland Commission was disbanded in April, 2014, as part of a budget agreement between Cuomo, Skelos, Silver and State Sentor Jeff Klein, leader of his chamber's Republican - allied Independent Democratic Conference.

Legislative leaders reached a new, two - year budget agreement Tuesday that could come up for a vote in both chambers of the General Assembly as early as Wednesday.

While John Flanagan, a Republican from Long Island, has been elected as majority leader, the real king of the chamber is Simcha Felder, a Democrat from Brooklyn who caucuses with the Republicans.

Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle said Silver still has the backing of an overwhelming number of the chamber's Democrats, and they are not seeking his resignation as speaker.

State Senate Democrats plan to use Senate GOP Majority Leader John Flanagan's full - throated endorsement of Donald Trump during last week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland as an issue during the upcoming fight for control of the chamber.

The Senate last week adopted rules that made Skelos, a Long Island Republican, the majority leader once again as well as temporary president of the chamber.

As a result of the hearing, House Majority Leader Paul Ryan said the chamber will adopt a policy of mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training for all members and staff.

Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins sought to make the case before the delegation — and before Cuomo himself — the slog of negotiating with Senate Republicans would not be as much of a problem should Democrats gain control of the chamber.

Paterson, a former Senate minority leader before being chosen as Gov. Eliot Spitzer's running mate in 2006, in May at the state convention said he didn't want to «raise expectations» and pointed to the failed «six and change» strategy of taking the chamber out of Republican hands.

George Pataki served in the state Assembly from 1987 through 2002 — the last four years as minority leader of the lower chamber.