Sentences with phrase «by party committees on»

Campaign finance experts who spoke to CNBC said this type of spending by a party committee on behalf of a campaign is highly unusual but legal, and it appears the RNC disclosed it correctly.

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In this Monday, March 5, 2018 photo, provided by the North Korean government on March 6, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, his sister Kim Yo Jong, and Vice Chairman of North Korea's ruling Workers» Party Central Committee Kim Yong Chol meet members of South Korean delegation headed by National Security Director Chung Eui - yong in Pyongyang, North Korea.

In questioning before the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce today, Mark Zuckerberg said that his personal Facebook data was harvested as part of the sweep of personal data that was used by third parties like Cambridge Analytica.

While relinquishing the chair role could be seen as a demotion caused by conflict with his party's leadership, it likely means that Fildebrandt, a former director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and aggressive critic of the NDP, can now play a more active and vocal role on the committee.

Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate finance committee, demanded in his letter on Monday that Zuckerberg and Facebook's attorneys hand over information on how the company was reportedly deceived by Cambridge Analytica or other third - party data firms by April 13.

These include holding open Cabinet meetings at least once a month, which will be broadcasted on the Internet; giving Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) a greater role by reforming the Legislative committee system and allowing government MLAs to vote freely (as opposed to voting according to the Party's preferences); restricting the tenure of a premier to two (four - year) terms; holding a Citizen's Assembly on electoral reform to examine alternative models for electing MLAs; instituting a system by which citizens can recall elected officials; and instituting elections for all government boards and commissions.

With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.

The U.N.'s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), tasked with monitoring compliance by 185 states party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (also called CEDAW), uses UNFPA data regularly to argue that abortion is an international human right.

Like most UN human rights treaties, its implementation by state parties is overseen by a compliance committee, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which issues «General Comments» meant to guide our understanding of the provisions contained in the treaty, and which conducts periodic reviews of state parties, instructing them how to change their laws in order to comply better with the treaty, as understood by the Ccommittee, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which issues «General Comments» meant to guide our understanding of the provisions contained in the treaty, and which conducts periodic reviews of state parties, instructing them how to change their laws in order to comply better with the treaty, as understood by the CCommittee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which issues «General Comments» meant to guide our understanding of the provisions contained in the treaty, and which conducts periodic reviews of state parties, instructing them how to change their laws in order to comply better with the treaty, as understood by the CommitteeCommittee.

Recommendation 4 The Committee recommends that mandatory notification of retail grocery store acquisitions by publicly listed corporations be prescribed within the mandatory Code of Conduct (Recommendation 5), and approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, with a requirement that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission consult with local authorities and other relevant parties in order to make an informed assessment of the likely impact on local businesses of such acquisitions.

The long answer is that, it is true that the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) initially decided in July 2013 that modification of helmets with third - party after - market add - ons, such as impact sensors installed inside a helmet or to its exterior, would be viewed as voiding the helmet manufacturer's certification, and that the certification could only be regained if the helmet was retested by the manufacturer with the add - on, NOCSAE later issued a press release clarifying that position: Instead of automatically voiding the certification, NOCSAE decided it would leave it up to helmet manufacturers to decide whether a particular third - party add - on affixed to the helmet, such as a impact sensor, voided its certification of compliance with NOCSAE's standard, and now allows companies which make add - on products for football helmets to make their own certification of compliance with the NOCSAE standards on a helmet model, as long as the certification is done according to NOCSAE standards, and as long as the manufacturer assumes responsibility (in other words, potential legal liability) for the helmet / add - on combination.

In a statement personally signed by the presiding judge, Justice A. M. Liman, the court granted a restraining order on any member of the National Working Committee of the PDP who was removed from office by the Party's National Convention in Port Harcourt from receiving nominations and or submitting names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as officers or candidates of the PDP in whatever capacity pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice brought by the Party.

Sponsored by Ovie Omo - Agege (Labour Party, Delta State), the Senate Bill 329 which has already been gazetted and introduced to the lawmakers was referred to the committee on constitution review chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu last December.

In addition, INEC was restrained by the Court from according or continuing to accord any recognition to Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, Professor Adewale Oladipo or any or all members of the National Working Committee of the PDP removed from office at the Party's National Convention in Port Harcourt, as officers or organs of the PDP pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.

By standing aside from the party's group in the Lords, the peer will not be able to vote with his party on issues and will also have to withdraw from the party's federal policy committee.

An advertiser's announcement in the media on Tuesday entitled: «In the investigative committee (Article 146); In the matter of a petition by Anas Aremeyaw Anas for the removal from office of Justice John Ajet Nassam», the committee noted: «You are hereby notified that following a prima facie case established against you on allegation of misconduct for ex-parte discussion with one party on a case pending before you...»

But the two insisted at a press conference on Sunday that their decision was backed by the National Executive Committee of the party.

«Registration with the Charities Bureau is one existing mechanism that can help shed light on 501c4 organizations engaging in this political activity, though campaign communications and expenditures by veiled third - party entities and individuals should be disclosed in a manner similar to candidate campaign committees.»

Republican Sen. Terrence Murphy called for increasing penalties on those who violate campaign finance law by contributing to a local party committee with the explicit intention of having that money transferred to a specific candidate.

De Blasio's political activities are being scrutinized by federal investigations over the method of helping Senate Democrats take over the chamber in 2014 — namely through a series of massive donations to county party committees, which then disbursed funds on behalf of individual candidates.

@Stuart White: The Cabinet Office rule - book (draft of chapter 6, approved by the House of Commons Select Committee on Justice and drawn up in consultation, I understand, with the party leaders and with constitutional experts) lays it down that after an election the incumbent prime minister has a duty, as well as a right, to remain in office until there's clear and incontrovertible evidence that someone else is definitely in a position to command majority support in the house of commons.

The Today's Newspaper some few months ago published that it has laid hands on a leaked report by the committee which said for instance, at one of the committee's meetings held outside Accra last month to put finishing touches to the report, its sources said the report nearly hit a snag as former President Dramani Mahama's loyalists vehemently opposed the recommendation of having a new presidential candidate for the party in 2020.»

I read with incredulity the darkest attempt by a self described Pastor and chairman of the New Patriotic Party's legal and constitutional committee Professor Mike Ocquaye, to whitewash the demagogue (Akufo - Addo) he keenly worships and adore, from his inherent REIGN OF VIOLENCE AND TERROR as captured on the front pages of the Informer Newspaper «Afoko is the Source of Violence in the NPP».

At this meeting, Executive Director of the Kings County Democratic Party Jeff Feldman committed to providing details and answering questions on the review of the reforms by the party's newly created Rules Committee following a panel discussion on Women in Public Service including Public Advocate Letitia James and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - ViveParty Jeff Feldman committed to providing details and answering questions on the review of the reforms by the party's newly created Rules Committee following a panel discussion on Women in Public Service including Public Advocate Letitia James and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viveparty's newly created Rules Committee following a panel discussion on Women in Public Service including Public Advocate Letitia James and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

Brooklyn, NY Members of the Executive Committee of the Kings County Democratic Party voted on Tuesday night to make final amendments to their by - laws to incorporate major changes to the way the party does busiParty voted on Tuesday night to make final amendments to their by - laws to incorporate major changes to the way the party does busiparty does business.

While monthly fundraising totals by campaign committees do not necessarily signal which party will win on Election Day, Democrats see the massive cash intake as a sign that grass - roots energy is on their side heading into November.

I was informed by the Committee that this latest investigation was on the basis of, «media and social media comments made by you, endorsed by you and made on your behalf that have attacked the party and the party processes publicly since the announcement of the Webster report results».

19 December 2011 — COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they estimated the inquiry by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into party political finance would cost; what the final cost of the inquiry was; and how they would assess what represents value for money in the case of such iCOMMITTEE ON STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they estimated the inquiry by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into party political finance would cost; what the final cost of the inquiry was; and how they would assess what represents value for money in the case of such inquirieON STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they estimated the inquiry by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into party political finance would cost; what the final cost of the inquiry was; and how they would assess what represents value for money in the case of such iCommittee on Standards in Public Life into party political finance would cost; what the final cost of the inquiry was; and how they would assess what represents value for money in the case of such inquirieon Standards in Public Life into party political finance would cost; what the final cost of the inquiry was; and how they would assess what represents value for money in the case of such inquiries.

The development is a significant one for the left wing of the party in the state for a new toehold on the committee, considered a top - down entity controlled by the governor.

Mayor Stephanie A. Miner called on Republican leaders from across New York State, including Onondaga County Republican Committee Chair Tom Dadey, to publicly repudiate a recent mailer circulated by the Committee to Save the Erie County Republican Party.

Goldin has been brought on by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee to help with messaging (remember: it's the NEW Democratic Party!)

The committee was evidently less persuaded by the government's case and concluded that the re-introduction of «contracting - in» could have a «sizeable negative effect» on the number of union members participating in political funds and therefore on the income of the Labour Party.

The loyalty clause, which was added in 2002, prohibits the following activities, by a committee member, involving candidates other than the party's endorsed candidate: circulating nominating petitions; appearing in advertising; permitting the committee member's name to be used in advertising or on stationery; directly or indirectly contributing financially to a campaign; and appearing at political functions, meetings or support groups organized by a rival candidate.

Chairman of the party's convention planning committee and Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, told newsmen at the end of the committee's meeting in Abuja on Monday, that all campaigns must stop by Friday.

A: Citizens Party Delegates will have the opportunity to field a strong Presidential ticket at our 2016 Presidential nominating Convention only if we have reached ballot access on a minimum number of states at least 30 days before the beginning of the convention and we have quality candidates that also meet the minimum requirements set forth by the national committee to seek our nomination.

It doesn't include big spending by the New York State Democratic Committee — the state party, which Ms. Teachout unsuccessfully tried to stop from running pro-Cuomo ads — which has dropped just under $ 5 million on air time in the gubernatorial race across the state, according to the figures, including more than $ 368,000 the week of the primary and almost $ 459,000 this week.

A unanimous vote by the party's National Executive Committee on October 23 indefinitely suspended Mr. Afoko and made his first Vice Chair, Freddie Blay the acting chairman; a decision that been challenged by Mr Afoko and some party members.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its two suspended parliamentary candidates can not contest on the ticket of the party in the 2016 elections, until they are cleared by the party's disciplinary committee.

Plaintiff states that on Thursday September 8, 2016, she participated in an Inter-Party Advisory Committee, IPAC, meeting called by the 1st Defendant together with other registered political parties in Ghana during which the parties were informed by the 1st Defendant that the filing fees for Presidential and Parliamentary Elections would be GHC50, 000.00 and GHC10, 000.00 respectively.

But speaking on Adom FM Tuesday, the former MP for Kwadaso constituency said there is more to the suspension than what is being reported by the National Executive Committee of the party.

The executive committee of the state's Conservative Party on Monday night voted to oppose the formation of the «Reform Party» by Rob Astorino, the Westchester County executive and 2014 candidate for governor.

Mahama Ayariga must not give in to «intimidation» by opposition and governing party MPs, but remain firm in his position on the bribery allegation he made against the leadership of the Appointments Committee of parliament some weeks ago, the Bawku Central NDC has advised.

Committee seats are either appointed by the party chair or voted on during primary elections.

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 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 party has made it very clear that traditional marriage is a line in the sand and a very important issue,» Long said.

Though details of the report, especially reasons for the party's loss in the election, were not disclosed at the presentation ceremony, Dr Botchwey outlined a number of recommendation by his Committee that would put the party back on track.

Senate candidates, party organizations and related campaign committees have nearly $ 24 million on hand, more than three - quarters of which was raised by Republicans, according to the New York Public Interest Research Group.

The decision on whether he would be automatically on the ballot or would need to seek nominations from colleagues will be decided in the coming days by the party's National Executive Committee.

Behind the scenes, local letter writer Mitchell Langbert, a Brooklyn College professor and former Republican committee member who tried starting a Catskills chapter of the Tea Party last year, has been stirring the pot... by passing on information he's been researching and by fueling his local blog on a regular basis.

After getting squeezed last year by an array of campaign committees, party committees and disparate super PACs, many of them are still sitting on their checkbooks — a worrisome sign for the party with the 2014 midterm elections fast approaching.

Party insiders said Coffey hurt himself by suggesting early on that he would forgo the state convention and petition his way onto the ballot, which was seen as something of a slight by some committee members.