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With about a week to the 2016 general elections, some Ghanaians have expressed uncertainty over the credibility of the polls following the numerous concerns raised by some political parties including the New Patriotic Party.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

In testimony before a parliamentary committee, Jeff Silvester of B.C. - based AggregateIQ also insisted his company's services, which he said include digital ads, website creation and software development, are already widely used by Canada's major political parties.

In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third - party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment.

Formed in 2011 by former BNP members, Britain First claim to be a political party but are best known for attention - grabbing stunts including «invading» mosques and halal slaughterhouses.

Update: A spokesperson for the ICO said is investigating 30 organizations, including Facebook, as part of its probe into the use of personal data and analytics by political campaigns, parties, social media companies and other commercial actors.

By the early 1990s, the New Democratic Party — the political ally of the labour movement — was in power in three Canadian provinces, including Ontario, and held 43 seats in Parliament.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

The party's influence on the political debate will probably encourage establishment parties to court NF voters by adopting some of its proposals, including on immigration — for the center - right — and opposition to fiscal rigor — for the Socialists.

Patrick Colford concludes by saying: «The New Brunswick Federation of Labour will be looking for political party's platforms to include commitments for improving labour laws so that all workers are entitled to paid sick leave, investing in public services to protect society's most vulnerable citizens and adopting pay equity legislation that covers the private sector.»

These numbers only include funds raised by political parties, not candidates or constituency associations.

In addition, if you are collecting any sensitive personal information from your buyers (including information relating to medical or health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or sexuality), you agree to obtain affirmative, express consent from your buyers for the use and access of sensitive personal information by Shopify and other third parties.

This concept was supported vigorously by important labor and left - wing Zionist groups, including the radical Marxist Ha - Shomer Ha - Tzair kibbutz movement, the Ahdut Ha - Avodah socialist party, the Poale Zion Smol (Left Workers of Zion) party, and the Mapam party (which at one time embraced the other groups); and by such significant political figures as Haim Margalit - Kalvarisky (a member of the Zionist Executive), Bert Katznelson (a founder of Ahdut Ha - Avodah and of the Histradut federation of labor), and Henrietta Szold (the first woman member of the Zionist Executive and founder of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America).

Civil servants will be required to lay before parliament a command paper including the proposals of all three UK political parties by this date.

Paladino also praised a man he just recently was quoted as calling a «degenerate idiot» — former Gov. George Pataki — saying his fellow Republican «put his own political best interests aside for the public good» by insisting in 2002 that the minor party gubernatorial candidates be included in debates along with his Democratic opponent, then - state Comptroller H. Carl McCall.

The dominant issues that ran through all the engagements include Police neutrality, handling of electoral offences, political party vigilantism, and invasion of polling stations by executives of political parties.

In particular, we would like to hear from those who may be directly affected by changes, including political parties, party volunteers and other political campaigning organisations.

The intention is that the # 40m (which would be in addition to the # 8m already provided to political parties) would be financed by ending the free election post for general and european elections, and instead circulating a booklet including statements from each candidate (as happened in the last London Mayoral election).

ALBANY — In their second declaration in just over six hours, chairs of the commission charged with cleaning up public corruption said they would «look across the board» at soft money accounts maintained by political parties and legislative conferences, including one allied with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The delegation, led by the Electoral Commissioner of DR Congo, Nangaa Yobeluo Corneille, sought to acquire from Ghana how activities of various institutions and systems including Ghana's faith - based organisations, the National Peace Council and Political Parties impact on the electoral process of Ghana.

In the opinion of CADA, election threats come in different forms and may include intimidation, registering minors and foreigners, multiple registration, etc. during voter registration exercise or targeting of election officials, intimidation or harassment of journalists, incitement to violence in the media or public, protecting, expanding, or delineating turf or «no - go areas», attacks on election rallies or candidates, intimidation of voters to compel them to vote or stay away, physical attacks on election materials such as snatching and destruction of ballot boxes, armed clashes among political parties, violent clashes among groups of rival supporters, vandalism and physical attacks on property of opponents, targeted attacks against specific candidates or political parties, attacks on rivals who have either won in elections or were defeated, violent street protests and efforts by armed police to maintain or restore order, tear gas, firing on protestors, attacks by protestors on property or the police, escalation and perpetuation of ethnic or sectarian violence.

The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Astorino undertook a «frantic» effort to win the backing of the party — the allegations include racketeering, conspiracy, wire and maul fraud — by coercing dozens of staff members, political associates, friends and family members to switch their party affiliation to the Independence Pparty — the allegations include racketeering, conspiracy, wire and maul fraud — by coercing dozens of staff members, political associates, friends and family members to switch their party affiliation to the Independence Pparty affiliation to the Independence PartyParty.

Over the past four days, the Telegraph has published a series of articles detailing questionable expense claims made by MPs from all political parties, including members of the Cabinet and shadow cabinet.

Changing the political makeup of Labour's representatives in parliament is a key aim of Corbyn's project to reshape his party; and the battle for the future of Labour has intensified this week after a clean sweep by leftwing candidates, including Momentum's Jon Lansman, in the latest round of elections to the party's ruling national executive committee (NEC).

By dint of his own natural propensity as a political leader, he weathered the storm to outshine all those who stood against him, including the already - established Dr. J.B. Danquah and the entire UGCC or the later United Party elements.

1.2 «EGM» means an Extraordinary General Meeting 1.3 «NEC» means the National Executive Committee 1.4 «Rules» means Rules made by the NEC under this Constitution 1.5 Where the context so implies, the singular shall include the plural 1.6 Headings shall not form part of the meanings of Articles 1.7 «Branch» means a branch or constituency association 1.8 PPERA means the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 PART II NAME AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PARTY Name 2.1 The Party exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PPARTY Name 2.1 The Party exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PParty exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PParty registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PPERA.

Its 100 members included both citizens and elected politicians: 66 were chosen randomly from the population of adult citizens to be broadly representative in terms of region, sex, age, class and work status, and 33 were nominated from the Oireachtas (Parliament) by the political parties in proportion to their parliamentary strength (and also included one representative of each of the four parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly that accepted the invitation to participate).

An «election» could, however, include a situation like that surrounding the adoption of the Magna Carta or the assembly of representatives of the various estates that was convened by the monarch shortly before the French Revolution in which the franchise is quite limited (e.g. limited only to aristocrats, or to elders, or to clergy, or to members of a political party, or to members of a particular tribe or caste, or to a council of leaders of tribes or castes) who are not all members of the incumbent's extended family and whose appointment was not primarily within the control of the incumbent as a practical matter.

We would, therefore, like to use this medium to call on all women groups, the minister of Gender and Social Protection, Mrs Oye Lithur, the speaker of parliament, women's wing in parliament, all women of all political parties, Women Rev. ministers, Queen mothers and all women including that of Kennedy Agyapong, stakeholders concern to condemned in no uncertain terms the excessive use of language by the honorable member of parliament against the woman.

The governor appoints six of JCOPE's 14 commissioners, which by law must include equal representation from both major political parties.

Some are suggesting that this breaches section 6 (b)(ii) of the GLA code of conduct which states that the mayor «must, when using or authorising the use by others of the resources of your authority,... ensure that such resources are not used improperly for political purposes (including party political purposes)».

It also refers to the Chakrabarti inquiry and claims that the suspension could be a breach of the 1998 Human Rights Act, including by stopping him attending party meetings and expressing a political choice.

The key differences, as pointed out by Political Wire: Siena measured registered voters, as opposed to likely voters, and also included Conservative Party candidate Rick Lazio in their survey for governor.

In real terms, these rules which exist in virtually every jurisdiction, include laws and regulations which forbid the unauthorized use of state resources for political purposes, contributions from dubious sources, violation of campaign funding limits as prescribed by enabling laws, the use of money to influence voters and election outcomes, non-disclosure of campaign spending, abuse of media, broadcasting and political advertising rules, and rules on declaration of assets, academic qualifications, health and other disclosures and internal party guidelines and rules.

Even the debate, sparked by Russell Brand's rallying cry on Newsnight, as to where we can look for a political alternative to the three mainstream parties has rarely included a mention of what the Green party has to offer.

Mr Evans insisted that he was keen on encouraging Britain's political parties to commit to international development issues - including their goal of providing 0.7 per cent of gross national income to aid projects by 2015.

According to him, there is no way the EC by itself can allow foreigners or minors to register without the active role of political parties including the NDC and opposition NPP for their [parties] interest.

According to Momentum, the festival will feature more than 160 hours of workshops, debates, live music, art exhibitions, children's activities, plays, and parties, including a «political games corner», interactive art exhibitions, pop up think tanks run by various groups including «Mums for Corbyn», a four day Hackathon tasked with building the tools needed to win the next election, workshops on how to make a viral video, a play telling the stories of striking miners and live streams of the Labour Party Conference.

This has been preceded by a flurry of media headlines, subjecting him to an open - air political trial and a trial in the court of NPP public opinion supported with earlier pressure from some leading Members of New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Government, to commence prosecution of former NDC Government appointees including Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni for alleged acts of corruption for over a year now.»

Other concerns about Sugarman's actions include that her report appears to ignore not only the past use of similar tactics by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and both major political parties, but also the fact that members of the governor's office were kept informed of the de Blasio - led plan to flip the Senate, including the ways in which money was being moved, if not involved in it outright.

The eight specific issues under the purview of the Commission include organizational and operational planning within INEC; Transparency and making information of public interest available and accessible; Biometric identification of voters; Voter education, Voter Register and the enrolment of new registrants; and the issue of exclusion of aspirants by political parties on the basis of wealth.

«As it were, majority of Nigerians have made up their minds where to go in 2019 and we urge all stakeholders, including political parties, contenders to offices and the Independent National Electoral Commission to respect the will of the people by playing by the rules and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.»

And according to Dr. Gyampo, the appointment of Martin Amidu was one that could be celebrated by all political parties given his tendency to speak out against different governments, including his own.

He added, `' While the PDP was emasculating Nigeria on all fronts, including social, economic and political, the rapacious party was deceiving Nigerians by giving them the illusion of growth and prosperity.

Other bills to be transmitted by the Senate include: Authorisation of Expenditure in absence of Appropriation Bill, Financial Autonomy of State Legislatures Bill, the Legislature Bill, Political Parties and Electoral Matters Bill, the Nigeria Police Force Bill and Restriction of Tenure of President and Governor Bill.

The trio based on investigations by DAILY POST in the five geo - political zones of the state; Ibadan, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso, Oke - Ogun and Oyo have started running after politicians, party men and women and various interest groups including youths and socio - cultural organisations in ensuring that they clinch the ticket of the umbrella party and eventually emerge as next governor of the state.

ALBANY — The 25 largest donors to state - level politicians and political parties last year included several hedge fund managers, labor unions and a PAC controlled by a former leader of the Senate.

His defection may not shock many political watchers following his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party on various national campaigns waged by pro-NPP groups including the Let My Vote Count Alliance.

By allowing the channels of racism (including antisemitism) to mobilise discontent for narrow party political purposes, the Labour Party follows a game that is unacceptable to my mind, and extremely dangerous for Labour itparty political purposes, the Labour Party follows a game that is unacceptable to my mind, and extremely dangerous for Labour itParty follows a game that is unacceptable to my mind, and extremely dangerous for Labour itself.