Sentences with phrase «by conservative lawmakers»

If Trump does decide to take a risk and lead the charge on an issue that would require tough votes by conservative lawmakers — perhaps on strengthening background checks for gun purchases — it would be a departure for his presidency

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Earlier, about 100 conservative South Korean lawmakers and activists staged a sit - in near the border with North Korea, facing off against about 2,500 South Korean police to protest against the arrival of a northern delegation led by an official accused of being behind a deadly 2010 attack on a South Korean warship.

In the months and weeks leading up to the congressional debate, she's met with dozens of lawmakers, conservative advocacy organizations, and business groups to build consensus and support for a plan that adopts parts of a 2015 proposal by Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Mike Lee.

The organization has also championed — endorsing and raising money for — the handful of Assembly Republicans who joined the Democrats in voting «yes» to pass the marriage bill on the other side of the Capitol, protecting these lawmakers on a potentially difficult issue (and one that, as it turned out, didn't lead to anyone's ouster, but did contribute to Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava getting pushed out of the NY - 23 special election by conservatives who argued she was too moderate).

Credo political director Murshed Zaheed called Schumer «the worst negotiator in Washington» and said he got «outmaneuvered» by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.).

The 71 - year - old DeFrancisco, a leading conservative voice in the Senate, told the paper that New York needs «fundamental change» that can't be accomplished by a single lawmaker.

Long - removed from her days as a conservative upstate lawmaker viewed skeptically by the city's Democratic establishment, she just may be future presidential candidate material.

State Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long (pictured) said the executive committee wanted lawmakers to know, despite the arguments to the contrary by some, that it is serious on the issue: «The party has made it very clear that traditional marriage is a line in the sand and a very important issue,» Long said.

Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is being targeted for budget cuts by lawmakers and an influential conservative think tank whose findings have helped shape the Trump administration's still - forming budget.

«As New Yorkers are faced with a punishing economic climate fueled by Gov. Cuomo's special interest donors and liberal career politicians, Congressman Gibson's announcement of an exploratory committee for governor is a light at the end of the tunnel,» said Nojay, a conservative lawmaker from the Rochester area and a talk - radio host.

4:50 p.m. - Few Republican lawmakers were as stung by Rep. Mike Castle's surprising loss to his conservative GOP opponent as Maine Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe.

In 2012, presidential nominee Mitt Romney carried the conservative, rural district by 10 points as the Democratic lawmaker won his race by a 25 - point margin.

While Cornyn and Sessions easily beat back conservative challengers, other more establishment lawmakers were forced into May runoffs by challengers backed by Cruz.

The bill by House Judiciary Chairman Robert W. Goodlatte and Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul is the most conservative of the proposals House and Senate lawmakers and the White House have floated for addressing the coming expiration of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The Associated Press reported Thursday night that Connie Mack, a longtime political ally of Crist, tendered a letter of resignation because the governor had vetoed a bill favored by state Republican lawmakers and grassroots conservatives but largely unpopular among teachers» unions.

Urged by anti-abortion rights groups and Republican lawmakers to take up their cause, the Florida senator is mulling over introducing legislation to ban abortions after 20 weeks nationally — just a few days after he helped pass a comprehensive immigration bill that created waves among conservatives.

Mr. McCabe, a Conservative Party activist, works for Mr. Grimm, a lawmaker who often criticizes the mayor and won re-election this fall by tying his Democratic opponent to the policies of Mr. de Blasio.

Although conservative lawmakers often take issue with certain NIH grants, what was surprising was that Collins said he was troubled by it as well.

Standing last week before a legislature that appears to have become more conservative following the fall elections, Gov. Janet Napolitano, a Democrat, pledged not to increase taxes and admonished the lawmakers that «we can not let education be paralyzed by politics.»

Already, deep fissures are emerging between, on one side, a base of ideological voters and lawmakers with strong ties to powerful tea - party groups and super PACs funded by the fossil - fuel industry who see climate change as a false threat concocted by liberals to justify greater government control; and on the other side, a quiet group of moderates, younger voters, and leading conservative intellectuals who fear that if Republicans continue to dismiss or deny climate change, the party will become irrelevant.

Step one, the academy scientists say, should be for the Navy to continue pressing Congress to approve the 1982 Law of the Sea convention, which has long been supported by a majority of senators from both parties, as well as all recent presidents, but is opposed by a handful of conservative lawmakers.

The Zombie XL staggers onward, prodded and pushed by the oil industry and conservative lawmakers — yesterday, 44 senators signed on to legislation that would approve the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.

Advocacy efforts led by SEIA and its allies, which included U.S. - based solar module manufacturers, utilities, a broad group of lawmakers, and conservative free - market groups such as American Legislative Exchange Council, «led to a decision we are not happy with, but does display restraint on behalf of the president,» Ross Hopper said.

First, to refresh, ALEC is the secretive so - called «charity» run and funded by big corporations that subsidize the involvement of conservative state lawmakers, who then push for enactment of model bills written by the corporations who pay them.

An examination by The New York Times and The Observer of London reveals how Cambridge Analytica's drive to bring to market a potentially powerful new weapon put the firm — and wealthy conservative investors seeking to reshape politics — under scrutiny from investigators and lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Funding for new mental health services - one idea raised by some Republicans - would test conservative lawmakers» commitment to cutting social spending.

Moreover, in an attempt to deliver a death blow to PP, conservative lawmakers also approved an eighth amendment, authored by Rep. Warren Chisum, R - Pampa, that expands the 2005 Deuell funding rider by spelling out how the remaining $ 9 million per year should be allocated.