Sentences with phrase «budget work continues»

Climate change debate remains deadlocked; Fiscal year 2010 budget work continues; Health care bills advance with S&T provisions; New tuna quotas called insufficient; Congress examines geoengineering of climate system; Senate committee passes biosecurity bill; Odds and ends

Not exact matches

«There is major uncertainty in the market and federal agencies are not sure until the budget is passed and sequestration is resolved that they will continue, and they have really reduced the scale of work,» says Zia Islam, founder of Zantech IT Services, a McLean, Virginia - based company that has worked for NASA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other federal agencies.

Manchester City have already sent out a chilling message to their rivals that large sums of cash splashed on superstars can make you an overnight title contender, with the Eastlands outfit heading into the New Year level on points with arch-rivals Manchester United at the summit, so the hear their assistant manager Brian Kidd claim the team will only get stronger in 2011 will be of alarming news to their competitors, who are working on more limited budgets and will find it harder and harder to maintain pace with City as the club continue their relentless pursuit of major honours.

Mass Audubon will continue to work with the Legislature, DCR, and the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs leadership in an attempt to restore this year's funding, and it will make every effort to ensure that Trailside funding is included in the final state budget for FY18.

While we welcome the latest announcements in the Budget, the UK has to continue working harder to compete in a global playing field «He continued «I hope and believe we have turned the corner and as UK chemical investment comes on stream we can again show the world what we can do».

However, right now, the Senator is focused primarily on ensuring that the Senate continues his efforts to preserve and create jobs, while working toward a responsible budget that holds the line on taxes, makes tough cuts, and re-prioritizes what funding is available to protect our parks and historic sites, our correctional facilities and provides property tax relief.»

«Without dramatic action, middle and working class New Yorkers will continue to suffer the consequences of the MTA's budget crisis, with ongoing fare hikes and diminished services.»

Work on the budget continues today as more state lawmakers return to the Capitol, with an eye toward early passage, due to the looming Easter and Passover holidays.

Worked with the Legislature and Governor to approve legislation that continues the appointment of monitors in East Ramapo, provides new oversight authority for the monitors and the Department over the school district's budget, and provides $ 3 million in state funds to restore and expand educational programming for the public schools within the district;

I also will continue to work to restore accountability and fiscal discipline to the federal budget process.

He said government was committed to releasing those monies to the Electoral Commission so as and when it demands for its budget, the Ministry of Finance pays the money so that it can continue to do its work.

«Based on the OBR's [Office of Budget Responsibility] latest forecasts, Scotland's fiscal position, relative to the UK, continues to worsen,» John McLaren, one of the economists who carried out the work, said.

There is no imminent fear of shutdown now, we understand that, but come back to the table and continue to work on the budget because this resolution works for no one.

We will continue working with the Governor's office and our colleagues to ensure design - build for the BQE is authorized in the final budget that will be negotiated and enacted next month.»

«We are extremely encouraged by the new revenue streams secured for the MTA in the state budget,» said MTA spokesman Jon Weinstein in a statement, «and we will continue to work with our partners in government at all levels to help fund public transit.»

With New York State budget negotiations at an impasse, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked legislative leaders to extend last year's budget through the end of May while Democrats and Republicans continue working to settle their differences.

As part of your team, working together to craft a budget that protects all New Yorkers during hard times, I hope that we can continue this discussion as we near the end of the budget process.»

The budget process is complex, and as vice chair of the Finance Committee, I am committed to continuing the fight for this capital project that my colleagues and myself worked to bring to the administration's attention.»

That was a big enough figure for councilors to be concerned and call a special committee meeting, but school Superintendent Sharon Contreras wrote a letter to councilors saying the district can «effectively manage» its budget and that the land bank is a «positive force» for the city and should continue its work.

The state Assembly, Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo continue to work on sticking points in the state budget, as yet another item has now been dropped from the spending plan, raising the state's minimum wage.

«This budget was an opportunity to reverse the loss of 30,000 after - school seats cut over the past several years,» de Blasio said in a statement, adding that without asking the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay more in taxes, the budget «affirmed a status quo that continues to leave working families behind.»

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He continued, «Instead of looking for a handout and attempting to balance its budget on the backs of the hard - working men and women who travel to work in New York City each day, the MTA would be better served by engaging in internal cost - cutting measures and proven budgetary practices that actually make fiscal sense.

The state Assembly, Senate and Gov. Andrew Cuomo continue to work on sticking points in the state budget, as yet another item has now been dropped from the spending plan — raising the state's minimum wage.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City — Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature's Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc..

Now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking legislative leaders to extend last year's budget through the end of May while Democrats and Republicans continue working to settle their differences.

As federal lawmakers continue to try to reach a budget deal, Sheehan and Adirondack Council Executive Director William Janeway traveled to Washington, D.C., where they met with members of the North Country delegation, including Rep. Paul Tonko (D - Amsterdam) and former army secretary and Rep. John McHugh, who now works as a lobbyist.

«The truth is that New York dedicates more money per pupil to education than any other state — including over $ 25.8 billion in this year's budget,» Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, said in a statement, «and we'll continue to work to strengthen our public schools and provide New York children with the education they deserve.»

I am grateful that Governor Cuomo has already outlined significant funding for this proposal in his budget, and I will continue to work with the governor, the MTA and the State Legislature to bring this transformative transit proposal to life.

Cuomo added he'll continue his work with the state's delegation to Congress to push back against the budget.

«As budget negotiations continue, we will work with the governor and legislative leaders in both houses to come up with a plan that provides funding for building a new hospital so residents in our region can access state - of - the - art health care.»

«As this manifesto makes clear, together, at national and local level, the SNP will be working hard to create jobs, protect family budgets and to make Scotland fairer,» he continued.

Funke expressed the Senate Republicans» desire to continue working in a bipartisan fashion to deliver the fifth on - time state budget in a row.

Mr. Akabueze takes over from Mr Tijani Mohammed Abdullahi who will now serve as Special Adviser to the President on Planning and will continue to work with the Minister of Budget and National Planning, a statement by the special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, femi Adesina disclosed.

The top priorities for 2012 now include: Continue fiscal discipline by «working to reduce spending by $ 2 billion will help balance the budget and increase New York's competitive edge,» enacting pension reform, passing mandate relief and regulatory reform, and legalizing non-Indian casino gambling.

«As we continue to work towards balancing our strained budget, we will make every effort to protect many of these services that New York depends on,» she said.

While the Town Board has budgeted for new hires in the past, the positions had not been filled as police continue to work without a contract.

«Therefore, legislative leaders will continue our efforts to work on a bipartisan budget that can actually pass.»

«We're confident that we can go forward, get back to work in terms of the budget and continue to lead people in the state,» Morelle said.

This is the second year that Rikers Island has seen significant investment from the city in the budget plan, and despite continued problems there, Mr. de Blasio said he felt that the money and the new programs it is paying for were working.

I will continue to work with my colleagues in the City Council to ensure that parks projects will be completed on time and within their budget.

We look forward to continuing to work with the Speaker and other city officials to take participatory budgeting to the next level.»

Rowland vowed to continue working on putting together a state budget despite a suit filed in federal court by state employee unions.

Buffalo, NY (WBEN)- While lawmakers in Albany continue to work toward a budget, it appears that one much talked about piece of legislation will be left aside.

The council will continue work on the city budget in a work session on Dec. 21.

During an interview with a member of the local media I stated that I had never seen people work so hard to raise taxes and still, now that the budget is resolved, we continue to hear the County Executive say that raising taxes 3.4 percent was the only option.

In a statement, Austin Shafran, a spokesman for Senate Democrats, did not say whether the Senate would agree to take up Mr. Paterson's proposal, promising only that «we will continue to work with the Executive and Assembly to pass a fair and bipartisan budget that controls spending provides tax relief, and protects jobs and vital services.»

There is much work to do this legislative session, and I am committed to continuing to work to create jobs, grow the economy and balance our budget.»

Through a spokesman, Silver said he shares the frustration of the members and will continue to work with Paterson to pass a budget.

While this money addresses immediate need for 2016, Sheehan says she will continue to work to cut costs as she works on 2017's budget.