Sentences with phrase «by industry officials»

The measure has been touted by industry officials (and some media outlets) as a sign that a new era of sustainable aviation has begun.

Not exact matches

As much as Australia might benefit from a cut in official interest rates, it would definitely benefit from encouraging a new industry, such as the nuclear - fuel processing facility being championed by the South Australian government, and supported by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Currently, the sports and fitness industry is an estimated 0.7 % of GDP in China — and Chinese officials aim to grow the market to more than RMB 3 trillion ($ 460 billion), 1 % of GDP, by 2020.

He has nominated industry - friendly officials to oversee key government agencies, including the consumer bureau, which is being run on an interim basis by Mick Mulvaney.

A summary of the proposal, seen by Reuters and circulating among auto industry officials based on descriptions from Canadian and Mexican trade negotiators, would require the $ 16 wage on work comprising 40 percent of the value of light - duty passenger vehicles and 45 percent for pickup trucks.

Interviews with Pemex and Mexican security officials, authorities in Guanajuato and locals affected by fuel theft describe an increasingly desperate situation for the industry and the regional economy.

The Army's expedited APS effort is being managed by a coordinated team of Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center engineers, acquisition professionals, and industry; it is intended to assess current APS state - of - the art by installing and characterizing some existing non-developmental APS systems on Army combat vehicles, Army officials said.

U.S. officials worry is that cutting - edge technologies developed in the United States could be used by China to bolster its military capabilities and perhaps even push it ahead in strategic industries.

Golf industry insiders said the strict rules for officials would be a drag on the sport's wider development in China, with fewer courses open and people worried about being tainted by getting involved in the game.

Military officials complained at the time that the technology interfered with the radar used by planes — a problem that shouldn't hinder Musk's effort, industry officials said.

As part of the launch of the S.O.S. Initiative, Schneiderman and Gascón commended New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for urging the four leaders of the smartphone industry to protect consumers, and shareholder value, by working with law enforcement agencies and government officials to pursue a meaningful solution to the spike in smartphone thefts.

The incorporation industry, overseen by officials in the 50 states, has few rules.

After what one environmental NGO called a «five - year siege by Canadian officials and industry lobbyists,» the European Union is proposing to back away from...

By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago A jade mine slag heap collapsed in northern Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 14 people, rescue officials said, the latest in a series of disasters to hit the largely unregulated gem industry.

But China has long been criticized by analysts, industry groups and government officials in the U.S. and Europe for dumping cheaply produced steel and aluminum on global markets at rock bottom prices.

Although industry and government officials support this approach, some noted that the specific program won't work because it is funded by the $ 700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program, which would require firms that sell their SBA loans to the government to hand over ownership stakes and curb executive pay.

Kuwaiti oil sector employees sit in a shaded area on the first day of an official strike called by the Oil and Petrochemical Industries Workers Union over public sector pay Continue Reading

While no official government report has been released, it has been estimated that the CBD industry will reach $ 1.1 billion by 2020, and $ 1.8 billion by 2022 in sales; a 63 % increase in a two year period.

«The president will make a determination what's the most effective way to ensure our industries are not being harmed by distorted practices,» the official said.

During their time in Santo Domingo, they were deeply impressed by IJM's work — namely, the organization's cooperation with local officials and churches to better engage in the fight against the nation's booming sex trafficking industry.

Already a handful of communities have been approached by industry and government officials seeking disposal sites.

Official figures from industry body Wine Australia stated that wine exports increased by 11 per cent to $ 2.11 billion in 2015 - 16.

Industry leaders presented the results at a press event held at Fort Mason in San Francisco, attended by the media, government officials, members of the wine community from throughout the state and other key stakeholders.

The industry supports the official recommendations made in the report by the Senate's Rural and Regional Affairs and recommendations made in the report by the Senate's Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee» said the CEO, Mr Geoff Parker.

The luncheon event is co-hosted by the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia, the official charity partner of Wine Industry Suppliers Australia.»

Guided by five bottom lines — Sustaining our Business, our Brands, our People, our Community and the Planet — Matthew works with state and federal officials, academia, ingredient suppliers, farmers within Clif agriculture supply chain and the organic industry to improve the success of the rural communities from which we source our food.

Documents released under the Official Information Act show the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) went to some lengths to ensure the Chinese Government did not feel insulted by the way it made its January public announcement of the finding.

In 1976, ACF forever changed the culinary industry by elevating the position of the executive chef from service status to the professional category in the U.S. Department of Labor's Dictionary of Official Titles.

But public outcry from consumers, parents and school district officials, triggered by YouTube videos and online petitions, drove industry and government to respond.

While Schakowsky's bill was welcomed by school cafeteria managers and food - safety advocates, industry officials said the dissemination of safety records could stoke unnecessary public fears and prove difficult for cafeteria managers to interpret.

Regulations successfully defended in 2007 when challenged by the pharmaceutical industry at the Supreme Court regulate the promotion of foods for infants and young children up to three years of age as health officials attempt to prevent thousands of unnecessary deaths occurring every year.

Rep. Henry A. Waxman's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating allegations from former officials that Carmona was blocked from participating in the breast - feeding advocacy effort and that those designing the ad campaign were overruled by superiors at the formula industry's insistence.

«Lobbied heavily by the food industry, officials secretly overruled science - based standards and a democratic process to keep salty, highly processed, fast - food - style lunch items on the tray every single day.»

(private prison industry is a great example) While there can be corruption by state officials as well, i feel better when public services are non-profit.

The official noted that the loans are to be disbursed to the corps members by NYSC, Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Agriculture, Bank of Industry, Heritage Bank, and the NYSC Foundation.

At 11:15 a.m., the Bail Bond Accountability Coalition, advocates and elected officials urge lawmakers to pass protections for consumers exploited by the bail bond industry, outside City Hall gates on the Broadway side, Manhattan.

Headed by Sandra Chapman, chief program officer, featured speaker Dr. Roy A. Hastick — president and founder of Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) an official sponsor of the event series — mentioned that this is just a representation of the type of women living in Brooklyn.

The event, designed to recognise the effort of players in the industry, was attended by industry players and senior officials from the Aviation Ministry.

Economic development officials see these as more than just life preservers, but rather transformative projects designed to reshape the upstate economy by «clustering» industries around one another with the hope that one day they can stand on their own when paired with workforce development efforts.

«But too often, city and state officials have sat by idly while vital neighborhood hospitals have shuttered their doors only to be replaced by high - priced condos built by the real estate industry.

The upcoming battle is reflected on this list by the presence of Albany - centric lawmakers, who the mayor will need to get his affordable housing plan off the ground; real estate industry players, who will no doubt have their deep - pocketed say in the legislative skirmish to come; and the city officials who will lobby hard for tenant - friendly rent laws in the state capital, or cut a few deals that alienate their progressive base.

«Money from megadonors from multibillion dollar fossil fuel industry should be rejected by all Long Island elected officials,» said Diane Goins of Hempstead, chairwoman of the Long Island Chapter of New York Communities for Change, a nonprofit coalition of working families in low and moderate income communities.

This was attended by five officials from the real estate industry, three of whom were employed by Glenwood: Dorego, Gary Jacob, and Litwin himself.

Federal aviation officials, battered by complaints that bureaucratic hurdles are preventing industry from realizing the economic benefits of drones, announced they are streamlining rules to expedite permits to fly small, commercial unmanned aircraft.

About two weeks ago, Top Kay, the official fetish priest of Lilwin who also doubles as part - time musician on the label of Boss Nation Music owned by Lilwin released a song to insult and make serious allegations against some major stars in the industry because they danced to the «One Corner» by Patapaa.

Leah Barrett, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence said opposition to the SAFE Act is influenced by the gun industry lobby, and said the acts of protest from local officials do not surprise her.

Meanwhile latest official figures from the construction industry showed it was likely to drag on GDP, after succumbing to a 4 % slump in November, despite being buoyed by Government policies such as Help to Buy.

Cuomo's budget also settles another question posed by some Republican lawmakers and health insurance industry officials in recent months: how exactly the state would pay for the continued operations of its health insurance exchange, which must become self - sustaining this year, but hasn't yet generated enough revenue to fund its roughly $ 150 million in annual operating costs.

What began a few years ago as a trickle of small independent films shot in and around Kingston has of late turned into a veritable flood, including big - budget productions with real movie stars, thanks to a new tax break and efforts by local officials to woo and accommodate the industry.

HYDE PARK — Hotel and motel room tax in Dutchess County revenue rose in 2012 by four percent above 2011 and that is an indication that tourism is picking up, industry officials say.