Sentences with phrase «back by other policies»

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Additionally, emails uncovered by the Journal show that Sokol apparently asked Google for money to help persuade other professors to write policy papers based on unspecified patent issues in conjunction with a Google - backed online conference.

For flood damage, property owners must turn to the NFIP, which backs flood policies sold and serviced by private insurers, including Allstate, Assurant and others.

«The NY Fed should go back to the drawing board and draw from the deep, diverse, and highly qualified list of candidates provided to it by the Fed Up coalition (as well as surveying the views of other public interest groups),» the Economic Policy Institute's Josh Bivens said in a recent statement.

However, lobbying, advocacy and other political spending by corporations and trade associations can also inhibit good policy - making, hold back progress, undermine critical environmental, social or economic regulations, and offload private costs onto the public.

But more than anyone, Mr. Schäuble has come to embody the consensus that has helped shape European economic policy for years: that the path to sustained economic recovery for financially troubled countries is to slash spending, raise taxes when necessary and win back the trust of bond markets and other investors by displaying commitment to fiscal prudence — even if that process imposes deep economic pain as it plays out.

It concluded that others would be better solved through administrative intervention on all new foreign investment, case by case, and it rejected a major policy shift, such as a «buy - back» strategy, towards increased Canadian ownership.

It seems that Wenger can sometimes be held back slightly by Arsenal's stats - based scouting system, although Smith admits that other clubs have similar policies.

The 1998 and 2005 AAP policy statements and the Back to Sleep campaign not only addressed the importance of back sleeping but also provided recommendations for other infant care practices that may reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep - related infant deaths.1, 9 Unfortunately, the ability to measure the prevalence of these other risk factors is limited by lack of dBack to Sleep campaign not only addressed the importance of back sleeping but also provided recommendations for other infant care practices that may reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep - related infant deaths.1, 9 Unfortunately, the ability to measure the prevalence of these other risk factors is limited by lack of dback sleeping but also provided recommendations for other infant care practices that may reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep - related infant deaths.1, 9 Unfortunately, the ability to measure the prevalence of these other risk factors is limited by lack of data.

The NYS Department of Law, currently headed by AG Eric Schneiderman, adopted that selfsame policy way back in 2007 — in other words, the year Cuomo succeeded Spitzer in the AG's office.

On the other hand, it seems likely that the prospect of being rescued in this way provides an incentive to migrants to embark on journeys that are visibly unsafe, and that where states have broken the link between rescue and access to their territory — as the Australian government has done by adopting a policy whereby migrant boats are either towed back to their point of embarkation, or else their occupants are assessed in offshore detention centres, with those qualifying for refugee status placed in third countries — the stream of boats rapidly dries up, and with it the loss of life.

Instead, Cameron and Osborne were fighting against a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), a policy backed by Germany, France, Bill Gates and the Pope among others, which, even on modest estimates, could raise billions for domestic and international efforts against poverty and climate change.

The great irony of the history, in my view, is that accepting Churchill's critique of the appeasement policy of the 1930s was very explicitly a choice that our interests were inextricably linked with what happened in Europe (there is an argument, made by Paul Kennedy and others, that this can be said of much English and British history back to 1066) and that this inevitably meant speeding the decline of Empire and global power status.

While Cuomo has hewed to progressive principles on social policy by backing gay marriage and gun control, he hasn't on some other issues.

Commissioner Diane Burman, a Republican, is often a voice of dissent, raising questions and concerns about policy decisions backed by the Cuomo administration; the other remaining commissioner is Gregg Sayre, a Democrat.

Redwood's argument is that the UK is bound into the EU's trade policy by its membership of the customs union and that the EU's trade policy is to have no agreements with other countries at all — thereby leaving both us and them on back - up WTO trade terms when it comes to the rest of the world.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio struck back at claims made by the US Justice Department that the policy of clearing homelessness encampments — one pursued by the NYPD and other local law enforcement agencies nationwide — may be unconstitutional.

A team led by Duke University, in collaboration with the Census Bureau, has developed new methods that enable people to learn as much as possible from Census data and other government workforce statistics for things like disaster management, policy - making and funding decisions, while guaranteeing that no one can trace the data back to your household or business.

The renewables milestone comes amid actions by the Trump administration to turn back federal climate policies intended to cut greenhouse gas emissions by embracing wind, solar and other renewable energy.

Things might have continued that way, but by 2009, two other factors began to bring the issue of content standards back to the policy table.

Bad policy backed by slipshod data equals damage to children, especially those from Black, Latino, and American Indian and Alaska Native households most - likely to be suspended, expelled and sent to juvenile justice systems (the school - to - prison pipeline) as a result of districts and other school operators overusing the most - punitive of school discipline.

Colorado's law and similar ones in other states appeared to be sound, research - backed policy formulated by education reform's own «whiz kids.»

On the other hand, added Schuster — citing a thesis being circulated at the time by Chester Finn, then a faculty member at Vanderbilt — it might be possible for education advocates to rally around a new agenda, one powerful enough to attract widespread support and perhaps even bring federal policy makers back into the fold.

As I have argued back in July, the levels of proficiency set by states, like other aspects of public policy, are clear communications in action of the expectations we have for our society, especially when it comes to ensuring that every child gets a high - quality education.

Let's pick things up with two specific appointments by President - elect Obama which have implications for U.S. - China energy relations — one being the 1997 Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Steve Chu of Lawrence Berkeley Labs (LBL) as the new Secretary of Energy, and the other being Dr. John Holdren, physicist and energy technology policy professor at Harvard and Director of the Woods Hole Research Center (whom yours truly had the pleasure of meeting in the copy room as a policy intern there way back in 2003) as the White House science & technology adviser.

In recent years, other companies targeted by shareholder activists have promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase investments in renewable energy, use more sustainable ingredients and packaging, or hold discussions on implementing take - back policies for electronics recycling.

The measure is backed by the Heartland Institute and other industry - funded State Policy Network (SPN) groups, but recently drew the opposition of ExxonMobil.

Regulation typically involves formal laws and policies imposed by governments or international organizations, often backed by the threat of criminal penalties or other formal sanctions.

The emails were obtained by the Energy and Policy Institute via a series of public records requests to Ohio House Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz and other state legislators involved in campaigns to roll back Ohio's renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, as well as bail out failing coal and nuclear power plants.

This comparison of Al Gore's film with Nazi propaganda -LRB-?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!) was brought to you by Sterling Burnett, a senior fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis, an organization backed by, among others, Exxon.

The article talks about other «unusual» policies issued by Berkshire companies, including guaranteeing contracts of pro athletes, insuring against certain weather risks and backing companies that sponsor long - shot fan participation contests (blindfolded half - court shot, anyone?).

Finally, despite the fact that they might contain private data, financial information, business plans or other confidential records, ENISA warns that USB flash drives are usually overlooked by corporate policies on audits, back - ups, encryption and asset management.

They are not backed by the broker - dealer and / or insurance agency selling the policy, or any affiliates of those entities other than the issuing company affiliates, and none makes any representations or guarantees regarding the claims - paying ability of the issuer.

With a Frommer's travel guide in one hand and an Allianz Travel Insurance policy in the other, travelers can explore the world knowing they are backed by the best in the travel industry.»

This policy provides a graded benefit, which means that if death of the insured that is due to natural causes — in other words, death that is caused by means other than an accident — during the first two years in which the policy has been in force, the named policy beneficiary will only receive back all of the premiums that were paid in, plus 10 percent, as versus the face amount of the policy.

If you'd like a better understanding on the policy you purchased, and other policies offered by Access America, please don't hesitate to call the number on the back of your policy, and one of our customer service representatives can gladly walk you through the terms and conditions.

If there's a hurricane or other natural disaster, a good travel insurance plan with coverage for natural disasters will allow you to cancel your trip and get your pre-paid trip expenses back (up to the policy limit) in the event your primary residence or travel destination is rendered uninhabitable by the disaster.

We actually see other more common health issues all the time in middle - aged applicants — and they're always surprised by how much a seemingly small issue like sleep apnea or back pain can drive up the cost of a policy.

The right auto insurance policy can help get you back on the road quickly if your car is damaged or destroyed by accident, fire, theft, or other covered event.

Till a few years back, OPD (out patient department) expenses, pre-existing diseases and critical illnesses like cancer and heart ailments, among others, were not covered by health insurance policies.

Cash value is composed of a fraction of your premiums that have been invested by the insurance company into financial undertakings that can be given back to you when you withdraw it for some other purpose or, in case of whole life insurance, as a lump sum when you opt to cash in on your policy.

Promoted from Teller position to Member Service Representative April 2003 Established credit union memberships Opened savings, checking, individual retirement, and certificate of deposit accounts and explained options of each to member Prepared all paperwork and assisted members in signing of documentation Cross sold and created Visa check cards in branch Responded to members» questions and concerns via phone queue and online communucation center Opened safety deposit box accounts Performed daily maintenance of the loan applicant database Entered and submitted applications to the loan officers for review and status decision Educated members on the variety of loan products and payment protection options Maintained up - to - date knowledge of credit union products and policies Exceeded cross sell percentage goals with consultative, value - focused customer serviceapproach Exceeded marketing goals by cross selling various credit union products and services Provided back - up for other member service representatives and tellers when needed Maintained dormant account log Executed check orders Back - up for Managers with vault combinations Prepared and executed settlement documents for the following loan products: Home equities (fixed rate and HELOC's), ordered appraisals and flood certificates Auto loans Unsecured lines of credits VISA credit card liback - up for other member service representatives and tellers when needed Maintained dormant account log Executed check orders Back - up for Managers with vault combinations Prepared and executed settlement documents for the following loan products: Home equities (fixed rate and HELOC's), ordered appraisals and flood certificates Auto loans Unsecured lines of credits VISA credit card liBack - up for Managers with vault combinations Prepared and executed settlement documents for the following loan products: Home equities (fixed rate and HELOC's), ordered appraisals and flood certificates Auto loans Unsecured lines of credits VISA credit card lines.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

In addition, the entities» mortgage - backed securities then receive an explicit government guarantee, akin to that of Ginnie Mae securities, paid for by a fee to the government that helps fund affordable housing and other housing policy goals.