Sentences with phrase «assault is on the increase»

Most visits abroad are trouble - free but we are concerned that the number of reported incidents of rape and sexual assault is on the increase.

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By cancelling the planned carbon tax increase, Alberta would be sending a message to the federal government that we will not tolerate assaults on our economy.

Given the debate over the federal deficit, government spending on social services, such as Medicare and Social Security is under increased scrutiny, with many Republicans mounting an all - out assault.

Is the town board really going to continue to pay absurd dollars to «aviation experts» who admit they can't guarantee taxpayers and noise - abused homeowners any reasonable degree of success in limiting an already obnoxious and ever - increasing assault on the quiet enjoyment of East End homes?

«This bill is a targeted assault against our values, punishing New Yorkers because we support women's reproductive rights and including the Collins / Faso amendment which would devastate the state's health care industry, put millions of New Yorkers at risk, and increase the total cost of this bill on New York to $ 6.9 billion,» Cuomo said.

This bill is a targeted assault against our values, punishing New Yorkers because we support women's reproductive rights and including the Collins / Faso amendment which would devastate the state's health care industry, put millions of New Yorkers at risk, and increase the total cost of this bill on New York to $ 6.9 billion.»

Commenting on the data released today by the Department for Education on permanent and fixed - period exclusions of pupils during 2013 - 14, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The increase in the number of pupils suspended due to assaulting adults in schools is extremely worrying.

«The Trump Administration's persistent and indefensible denial of climate change — and their continued assault on actions essential to stemming its increasing devastation — is reprehensible, and I will use every available legal tool to fight their dangerous agenda.»

This year in New York City there has been a significant increase in knife assaults and if this legislation becomes law, it will only further amplify the danger of knives on our streets,» Golden said in a statement.

With a second case of alleged assault on a Buffalo School Bus in just the past few months, Common Council members are calling for increased action by school administrators.

But what the insider wants the public to really be concerned about is the increase of inmate assaults on officers and the safety of the jail.

Hizzoner also continued to insist that the jails «are safer» since Ponte came on three years ago, despite city statistics showing that the rate of assaults against correction officers and among inmates has increased during his tenure.

Inmate assaults on staff increased by 8.3 percent between July and November 2016 compared with the same five months in 2015 — and again, were nearly double the comparable period in 2012.

The assault on cocoa Cacao farmers certainly feel the pressure to increase yields, but the crop is hard to grow.

This is startling given that sexual assault can have serious affects on mental health, with survivors facing an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, self - harm, and even suicide, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN).

Critics began raising new concerns about Franco on Sunday night, after he was seen wearing a Time's Up pin, in support of increased female representation and vigilance against sexual harassment and assault, at the Globes ceremony.

American have continued their assault on award redemptions to Hawaii by implementing a 40 % increase in the number of miles needed for a Business Class ticket but, in the case of partner awards, this doesn't make much difference as most people would be flying to Hawaii on American Airlines and not a partner airline anyway.

Here's the full list of additions: Borderlands 2 DLC Packs: - Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty (campaign add - on)- Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage (campaign add - on)- Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt (campaign add - on)- Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (campaign add - on)- The Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack (level cap increase)- Gaige the Mechromancer (playable class)- Krieg the Psycho (playable class)- Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2: Digistruct Peak Challenge (level cap increase & challenge arena)- Creature Slaughter Dome (challenge arena)- T.K. Baha's Bloody Harvest (Headhunter Pack)- The Horrible Hunger of the Ravenous Wattle Gobbler (Headhunter Pack)- How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day (Headhunter Pack)- Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre (Headhunter Pack)- Sir Hammerlock vs. the Son of Crawmerax (Headhunter Pack)- Character Customization Packs - Collector's Edition Pack - Commando Madness Pack - Commando Supremacy Pack - Commando Domination Pack - Siren Madness Pack - Siren Supremacy Pack - Siren Domination Pack - Gunzerker Madness Pack - Gunzerker Supremacy Pack - Gunzerker Domination Pack - Mechromancer Madness Pack - Mechromancer Supremacy Pack - Mechromancer Domination Pack - Assassin Madness Pack - Assassin Supremacy Pack - Assassin Domination Pack - Mechromancer Steampunk Slayer Pack - Gunzerker Dapper Gent Pack - Psycho Dark Psyche Pack - Psycho Madness Pack - Psycho Supremacy Pack - Psycho Domination Pack - Siren Glitter and Gore Pack - Commando Haggard Hunter Pack - Assassin Stinging Blade Pack - Mechromancer Beatmaster Pack - Gunzerker Greasy Grunt Pack - Psycho Party Pack - Siren Learned Warrior Pack - Commando Devilish Good Looks Pack - Assassin Cl0ckw0rk Pack Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel DLC Packs: - Handsome Jack Doppelganger Pack (playable class)- Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack: The Holodome Onslaught (level cap increase & - challenge arena)- Shock Drop Slaughter Pit (challenge arena)- Aurelia the Baroness (playable class)- Claptastic Voyage * (campaign add on) * Claptastic Voyage DLC doesn't come bundled with the Handsome Collection, but will be a free download on March 24th if you've bought the game.

The Stealth class has reduced health but will not show up on enemy radar when shooting The Tactical class has less aim wobble but has reduced sprint speed The Assault class receives health from melee hits and modded melee weapons are more durable The Support class can craft items quicker but has reduced health The Stealth class has less health but can sprint faster and use Listen Mode The Assault class has increased health but can not use rifles

The veracity and velocity of the assault on Climate Skeptics will be ever increasing as we approach Paris.

As assaults on staff increase, more staff leave, more staff are on sickness absence, and morale declines.

Not only is the DC Bar petitioning for a dues increase when its members are tightening their belts, but the Bar is trying to limit at least one resource that could help lawyers find work by launching an assault to shut down Avvo, a lawyer directory site that allows lawyers to post a robust, professional looking profile on - line for free.

Chair of the Family Law Bar Association, Lucy Theis QC, accused the LSC of putting increasing pressure on the family law system: «It should come as no surprise that the LSC hasn't got the courage publicly to announce this latest assault on legal aid... The expertise of the barristers who practise in this area of the law is relied upon by both the litigants and the judges.