Sentences with phrase «bolster the economies of»

The state reef system is maintained by the Department of Environmental Conservation, whose commissioner, Basil Seggos, said the program will «bolster the economies of our fisheries.»

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Trump will be joined by dozens of energy executives hoping to broker deals to bolster the US economy.

A review of a U.S. Small Business Administration initiative shows that support provided to entrepreneurs in regional groupings bolstered local economies.

At that point, interest payments would absorb more than $ 1 in $ 5 of federal revenue, crippling the government's capacity to bolster the economy, and constraining the private sector too.

Dan Gilbert, CEO of Quicken Loans, for example, moved his company's headquarters to downtown Detroit to bolster the population numbers and help jumpstart the local economy, then provided further sustenance to the commercial ecosystem by opening a new start - up incubator and venture capital firm.

Mired in a world of low growth, low inflation and low interest rates, officials from the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank said their efforts to bolster the economy through monetary policy may falter unless elected leaders stepped forward with bold measures.

The U.S. trade deficit, meanwhile, narrowed sharply in March as exports increased to a record high amid a surge in deliveries of commercial aircraft and soybeans, bolstering the economy's outlook heading into the second quarter.

She made clear at the committee's hearing last week that she's prepared to support the Fed's extraordinary efforts to bolster the economy until there are clear signs of a sustained rebound and further improvement in the job market.

In its coverage of the news that U.S. output topped 10 million barrels, the Financial Times put it best, writing that American frackers have «boosted the U.S. economy, creating tens of thousands of jobs, bolstered its energy security, created new international relationships and given Washington new freedom to use sanctions as a tool for strategic influence.»

And reams of social science research show that strong unions do much more than that: They bolster regional economies, increase democratic participation, and even strengthen the social safety net for non-unionized workers.

Using foreign exchange reserves to support the currency — spending dollars to buy up renminbi — means the central bank is effectively taking billions of renminbi out of circulation, preventing it from flowing through the economy, where it can bolster growth.

Gold advanced the most in more than two weeks amid speculation that China, the world's biggest consumer, will take more measures to bolster the economy, boosting demand for the precious metal as a store of value.

Like common stock, a rosy outlook and rising interest rates due to a strong economy may also help bolster preferred shares, somewhat offsetting the negative price effect of rising interest rates.

WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as exports increased to a record high amid a surge in deliveries of commercial aircraft and soybeans, bolstering the economy's outlook heading into the second quarter.

Although Musk's idea doesn't solve Puerto Rico's current crisis — 90 % of the island is still without power, and many are having trouble getting clean water — it could set the island on the path to sustainable, renewable energy, which could reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and ultimately bolster its economy.

However, a survey of German consumers, who have made a significant contribution to driving growth in Europe's largest economy, came in higher than consensus expectations during February, as the country's tight labor market bolstered confidence.

BEIJING — China's foreign exchange reserves rose slightly in March as broad U.S. dollar weakness continued and escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies bolstered expectations of a firmer Chinese currency.

They should be there to function to allow the economy to operate — the extension of credit, the availability of credit when money gets turned off, the economy shuts — and so I actually think that banks might be getting a pass to be able to develop using these technologies to bolster their economic utility to the rest of the economy as opposed to being disrupted away.

In what might be his final years as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke is transforming the U.S. central bank, seeking to shed its reclusive habits and make it a constant presence in bolstering the economy.

Yesterday in a letter to Minister Morneau, John Manley, President and CEO of the Business Council, urged the government to take decisive action now to bolster private - sector confidence in the Canadian economy, discourage capital flight and increase incentives for new business investment.

Basic economy is one prong of a broader effort by the largest U.S. carriers to bolster revenue from each seat flown a mile, a standard industry measure that has been battered for about a year, partly because of fare wars with discounters such as Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines Holdings.

A recovery in advanced economies may help President Benigno Aquino achieve his goal of bolstering growth to as much as 8.5 per cent by 2016 as he transforms the country into a manufacturing hub.

The New Years Eve Potato Drop The Idaho New Year's Eve Commission was established to create an annual New Year's Eve event in Boise that would bolster the local economy and demonstrate pride for one of Idaho's most important agricultural products, the Idaho ® potato.

They focus both on improving and expanding the nation's nutrition programs, and bolstering the economy and strengthening supports for working families in order to move more out of poverty, the root cause of hunger in this country.

He said Thursday's talks aim «to improve the quality of lives for both people of Mexico and the United States by combating drug traffickers and finding ways to bolster both our economies through a broader relationship that promotes commerce and legal immigration.»

He said it was not channelled into consumption as some have claimed but rather into bolstering sectors of the economy that were weak.

George Osborne is under pressure to unveil a new plan to bolster the flagging economy in next month's Budget, although Ed Miliband's announcement of a new 10p rate of income tax may have stolen one of his more tempting proposals.

According to the Senior minister, «this had become possible because the government wants to invest a significant revenue generated from the oil industry to finance key programmes and bolster sectors of the economy.»

«A sustained focus on health and education will build the capacity of the national workforce, bolstering economy - wide competitiveness and facilitating economic diversification beyond the extractive industries,» the World Bank said.

The LIRR is the backbone of the region's economy, and the strength and resiliency of Long Island requires bold, transformative investments to bolster our transportation network,» Governor Cuomo said.

The main objectives of that gateway are to link outdoor recreation in the Adirondack Park, bolster tourism and strengthen the North Country's economy.

It states, in part, «Creating a sustainable regional food system that meets [the $ 1 billion] demand and offers equal access to nutritious food will improve public health, bolster the city's «good food» economy, build resilience in the wake of extreme weather events and reduce the city's «foodprint» as a way to mitigate the impacts of climate change.»

This comes as part of the larger Applied Sciences NYC initiative, which aims to increase performance of fields like data science in the city, as well as bolster the city's economy.

At a ground - breaking ceremony on Monday, Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and other officials said the project will give the university a new means of teaching students about future technologies and bolstering the regional economy.

Supporters of reforming the state's Forest Tax Abatement Program say the measure will help bolster the local economy while also safeguarding against climate change.

Not only is he an experienced farmer, but he has a very strong command of the issues confronting New York's producers and the opportunities for bolstering agriculture as a key part of a stronger state economy.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey said, «The New NY Bridge is a blueprint for smart investments in critical infrastructure to bolster our economy, safety, and quality of life.

Regarding question 12, the bureau said today that «[g] iven the importance of this small population group to the economy, the federal statistical system and the nation, bolstered by the new knowledge of historical precedent brought to light by commenters to the Federal Register notice, the Census Bureau therefore plans to retain this question on the 2016 ACS.»

With governments pushing for innovations to bolster economies and universitites eager to make money off of technology transfer, academic scientists are increasingly considering how to commercialize their research discoveries — and others are studying what makes such entrepreneurship flourish.

One key change would require the NSF director to certify that every grant will achieve one or more of six national goals — including strengthening the U.S. economy, bolstering national defense, increasing partnerships between academia and industry, and training the next generation of scientists.

The rest of the COMPETES bill would severely lower authorized funding levels for the social and behavioral sciences, geosciences, and international activities at NSF — cuts that are in line with the committee's ideological stance that they play small roles in fostering innovation, bolstering the U.S. economy, and defending the nation against attack.

A slowing economy in China — a major purchaser of Indonesia's commodities — has been a blow to Indonesia's own economy, and Jokowi has spent a considerable amount of time and diplomatic effort trying to bolster it.

«While the climate pledges lay the foundation for a faster transition to a low - carbon economy worldwide, more is needed to bolster the commitment to the below 2 degrees goal,» explains Elmar Kriegler of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

«We are proud of every one of the partners and stakeholders — from forest managers to Gevo and Alaska Airlines — who have laid the foundations for a renewable fuel economy that will keep skies clear and healthy with the potential to bolster economically challenged timber - based rural communities in our region.»

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Technology Transfer Office strives to deploy research products to improve society and bolster the San Diego regional economy on behalf of SDSU.

They will resist such moves because they see the purposes of public schools as more than efficiency and working to bolster a growing economy through supplying skilled graduates.

The district is bolstered by the $ 9 billion Eastman Chemical Company, a sprawling plastics plant that drives the economy of the sleepy working - class city.

This project will create thousands of good paying jobs, bolster the economy, and relieve traffic congestion in Northern Virginia,» said Secretary LaHood.

Honda will bolster its Accord lineup with the launch of the 2017 Accord Hybrid this spring, featuring a more powerful and efficient second - generation two - motor hybrid powertrain that has the highest EPA fuel economy ratings of any midsize hybrid sedan and delivers the most power.

«Offering impressive fuel economy and the same affordability and practical appeal of the Mirage hatchback in the form of a 4 - door sedan, the Mirage G4 has bolstered the Mirage lineup.»