Sentences with phrase «as spending on infrastructure»

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If the U.S. slips into recession, we'll lack the option of lowering taxes or increasing spending on infrastructure, for example, as tools to revive growth.

State Sen. Dave Lewis, a former Montana budget director who now leads the Finance Committee, said he would use his influence to make sure the windfall is used for one - time spending, such as on buildings and infrastructure.

The provincial government is spending $ 19 billion on infrastructure such as roads and schools over the next three years.

Perth company director Sharon Warburton has been named as the incoming chair of a soon - to - be-established federal government fund that will have $ 5 billion to spend on infrastructure in northern Australia.

On Tuesday, the Obama Administration tried to spin some old ideas on corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending as a new «grand bargain» aimed at stemming another confrontation on fiscal policOn Tuesday, the Obama Administration tried to spin some old ideas on corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending as a new «grand bargain» aimed at stemming another confrontation on fiscal policon corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending as a new «grand bargain» aimed at stemming another confrontation on fiscal policon fiscal policy.

Most likely places where the money would be spent include upgrades on infrastructure, which President Obama, in his State of the Union address last week, mentioned as one of his top priorities in his remaining two years in office.

Stephen Poloz says Ottawa's recent spending on programs, such as enhanced child benefits and infrastructure, have lifted the economy and pushed interest rates to a level higher than they would have been without government stimulus.

«Increased government spending, particularly more infrastructure investment financed primarily by higher taxes on the well - to - do, acts as an economic stimulant.»

Republican businessman - turned - politician Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as U.S. president on Friday, has promised tax cuts, regulatory rollbacks and infrastructure spending that he says will boost economic growth.

As part of his discussion with Maurer, he also explained how the rise of technology is breeding uncertainty in the workforce, and weighed in on the importance of infrastructure spending.

As Scotiabank mentioned in a note last week: «Higher interest rates are going to make the burden of refinancing the debt considerably heavier, and as more money goes into servicing the debt, it means less money is available to spend on other things, which could lead to less infrastructure spending and increased austerity.&raquAs Scotiabank mentioned in a note last week: «Higher interest rates are going to make the burden of refinancing the debt considerably heavier, and as more money goes into servicing the debt, it means less money is available to spend on other things, which could lead to less infrastructure spending and increased austerity.&raquas more money goes into servicing the debt, it means less money is available to spend on other things, which could lead to less infrastructure spending and increased austerity.»

In contrast, spending on public infrastructure, such as transportation systems, that benefit not only the current generation but future ones as well, should also be paid for not just by current generation but also by future generations who will also use them.

Protecting major transfers to persons, spending on health and education and other spending such as that for Aboriginal programs, research and development, and assuming you won't revisit defense and international assistance, then to find an additional $ 8 to $ 11 billion by 2015 - 16 would require major cuts in labor market programs, spending on the homeless, infrastructure programs, and last, but certainly not least, government personnel costs.

We have argued in previous articles that spending by governments on public infrastructure that would provide services to Canadians for many decades in the future is not the same as spending by governments on programs and services that only benefit current generations.

Many analysts are referring to this as the «Modi effect,» in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, elected two years ago on promises to reinvigorate business growth by cutting red tape and increasing infrastructure spending.

on his ability to push through other items on his agenda, such as tax reform, infrastructure spending and deregulation — the promise of which has helped propel stocks upward since his election.

The guiding mentality of Tony Blair - style «New Labour» policy is economic loyalty to Europe's financial centers as government spending is slashed, public infrastructure privatized and banks bailed out with «taxpayer» burdens that fall mainly on labor.

There will be a benefit this year — and maybe for the next few years — if we spend the money on programs such as infrastructure improvement.

Infrastructure, we're going to start spending on infrastructure big, said Donald Trump days before he unveiled his $ 1.5 trillion infrastructure budget proposed by his administration, but as economists have pointed out, Trump's proposed budget requests only $ 200 billion in federal funds and slashes billions in transportation funding, billions more from Infrastructure, we're going to start spending on infrastructure big, said Donald Trump days before he unveiled his $ 1.5 trillion infrastructure budget proposed by his administration, but as economists have pointed out, Trump's proposed budget requests only $ 200 billion in federal funds and slashes billions in transportation funding, billions more from infrastructure big, said Donald Trump days before he unveiled his $ 1.5 trillion infrastructure budget proposed by his administration, but as economists have pointed out, Trump's proposed budget requests only $ 200 billion in federal funds and slashes billions in transportation funding, billions more from infrastructure budget proposed by his administration, but as economists have pointed out, Trump's proposed budget requests only $ 200 billion in federal funds and slashes billions in transportation funding, billions more from water, energy.

And other big potential Republican priorities for 2018 — including potential bills to boost infrastructure spending and cut back on entitlement programs — are now in limbo as every last vote comes under the election - year spotlight.

The theme of public spending - related industries, such as healthcare and infrastructure, doing well was picked up by Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) CFO Brad Halverson on the company's last earnings call:

Despite the expectation from many that the dollar would plummet, Mr Trump's win saw a significant increase in foreign exchange traders buying dollars — possibly on the back of the likelihood inflation will rise as and when the President - elect starts to spend money on America's infrastructure.

If, before the stimulus, government finances were in good shape, as was the case in China, then stimulus does indeed stimulate: The modest budget deficit that it causes is easily financed, and the extra spending creates some jobs and maybe some useful infrastructure, depending on how well targeted it is.

OTTAWA — A five - year $ 50 - billion public infrastructure spending initiative would generate a return on investment to Canadians over the long term as high as $ 3.83 per dollar spent, trigger significant private sector investment and stimulate wage increases, according to a new study by an independent economic modelling firm.

Oil - rich Qatar is spending heavily on infrastructure, even as it goes deeper into debt, claiming the massive spending is aimed at creating a knowledge - based economy.

For example, his chapter on public works is effective in denouncing pork - barrel spending dressed up as something beneficial fur the public, but his constructive agenda is thin on what the government should do to provide a sound infrastructure and even a safety net for its citizens.

If we didn't get the nod, for us to remain as Category 3 wasn't a viable option and couldn't be a viable option with the money the club has spent on the infrastructure.

Non-financial assets are defined as expenditures on any construction - related work, from road repairs and maintenance jobs, to local parks and buildings, to social infrastructure spending such as schools, kindergartens or hospitals.

Cuomo proposed using some of a $ 4 billion surplus, which he acknowledged was a «one - shot» revenue source from numerous financial settlements, on infrastructure spending, education and for helping local governments find ways to share services as part of an overall economic development boost for the upstate region.

The # 25bn a year for infrastructure investment, # 8bn over the next Parliament for social care and yesterday's pledges on education spending were all more or less as expected.

Over the past two years, when the economy was totally stagnant, and when our economy has needed a quick and fast - acting shot in the arm, we have advocated a temporary VAT cut — alongside infrastructure spending, action on youth unemployment and targeted tax measures for business as part of our five point plan for growth.

Cox agreed with some of Cuomo's plans — such as spending money on infrastructure at airports, many of which are in need of improvement.

Facing a subway derailment on Tuesday, as well as soaring delays and forthcoming Penn Station service interruptions during the «Summer of Hell,» Cuomo announced the news along with a package of strategies, increased funding for capital spending on infrastructure repairs and delivery of new equipment.

And today's Budget, in which the Chancellor said he was going to «level with» Britain, acknowledges as much by adopting a version of Labour's plan on National Insurance and by increasing the spending on infrastructure too.

David Jones announced that Wales would get an extra # 161 million to spend on infrastructure — but we all remember that this is just putting back some of the # 500 million cut in capital spending that was made in 2010 budget and even in the terms of this Budget it's not quite as simple as the Welsh Secretary would have us believe, because a further # 59m is cut out of the Welsh Government's revenue funding, forcing hard decisions about cuts to services on which we all rely.

After his re-election in 2014, Cuomo reinvented himself as a full - throated economic populist, pushing through a minimum wage hike and a paid family leave program, and unveiling massive infrastructure spending plans and a proposal for free public college tuition — though he has been light on details about funding.

Those things have added up to a mayor that takes her message to Washington, to complain about delays in replenishing the Highway Trust Fund; to Albany, looking to get more state spending on infrastructure; and to the Clinton Global Initiative, as a member of the infrastructure working group.

Policy: Trump's policies might be described as populist - nationalist; his support of such ideas as a Muslim travel ban, border wall, massive spending on infrastructure, and limited engagement with other countries, is in conflict with traditional GOPE priorities.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday touted the state's spending on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the recent appointment of Joe Lhota as chairman, and then quickly pivoted to blasting Amtrak for not upgrading infrastructure at Penn Station in New York City.

That is money that could deliver significant value for Nigeria as we seek to increase spending on critical infrastructure and establish a basis for long term sustainable growth.

Mayor Stephanie Miner and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on Monday called for more spending on central New York infrastructure, with both pols focusing on bridges as being in particular need of attention.

Delivering the third of his six regional state of the state addresses on Tuesday, Cuomo took his show to the state university at Purchase, touting infrastructure investment and new spending proposals, such as a $ 200 million multi use trail that would run 750 miles.

The city budget approved by the Council Monday included increases in spending for programs like Say Yes to Education and infrastructure projects as well as decreases in spending on medical insurance and pensions.

Giambra would be more moderate on issues such as abortion (he is pro-choice) and would encourage more spending on the state's infrastructure, including the much - maligned New York City subway system for which Cuomo is often assigned blame.

Though Landrieu flew with Obama on Air Force One to New Orleans, the incumbent senator did not appear with the President as he toured the Port of New Orleans and delivered a speech about infrastructure spending.

As part of the development, the state expects to spend nearly $ 60 million on infrastructure and site improvements, with almost half - $ 28.5 million - going toward the installation of utilities at the site.

Venditto has defended the town's capital spending on infrastructure as being sound investments, but said last Tuesday the town will reduce its borrowing and that the fiscal problems can be fixed.

While the state plans on using the money to control spending, Senate Republicans proposed using the funds in three different areas: Education, as Nozzolio proposed, accelerating tax relief and investing in infrastructure.

Some lawmakers — including Senate Republicans — have criticized Cuomo's plan as spending too much on economic development and not enough on basic infrastructure needs.

«We're concerned about it, we're planning for it, we're spending money on vulnerability studies trying to know what our vulnerabilities are in terms of our essential infrastructure, and planning to build up and save our communities as long as we can,» Cason said.