Sentences with phrase «by special interest groups»

Both of these two men are owned by the Special interests groups.

Price controls are often advocated by special interest groups.

«Because I'm not funded by special interest groups or partisan politics, you can trust me to work for your best interests, doing the most with your dollars,» she said.

This occurred in part because the BC College of Teachers could not free itself from control by a special interest group which promotes, among other things, a belief system that at best could be described as strongly opposing christianity.

Tenney's office claims the calls are paid for by special interest groups based in Washington D.C. or out - of - state organizations and that Capitol Police are investigating.

Sanders frequently strikes a strong populist note on issues such as the unfair advantages of the wealthiest one percent of earners in the U.S. and the failure of campaign finance laws to put an end to unlimited political spending by special interest groups.

the SEC's shareholder proposal rule, Rule 14a - 8, is being abused by special interest groups to advance idiosyncratic goals that may directly conflict with the interests of most shareholders.

The ease with which regulatory approval and construction delays can be achieved has become a politicized quagmire created by special interest groups and their political facilitators.

As for Cuomo's campaign for governor, Lazio said it's «paid for an run by the special interest groups because he's a creature of Albany; he always will be.»

In 2012 - 2013, individuals were responsible for 93 percent of all contributions in city elections, compared to only 31 percent of all contributions in state legislative elections — the remainder of the contributions were made by special interest groups.

(CNN)- The Senate Democratic leadership failed Thursday to muster up enough support for a bill that would have put new restrictions on political television advertising by special interest groups.

-- perpetrated on the public by the special interest group known as the UNEMPLOYED.

Opponents, however, contend the process is costly and could be hijacked by special interest groups.

Furthermore, the bill, which was passed in a state budget agreement in early April, fails to lower sky - high campaign contribution limits, close campaign funding loopholes, or mandate greater disclosure of independent expenditures by special interest groups.

As Sacramento Bee writer Dan Walters pointed out in a column on November 13th, doomsday statistics regarding education matters are typically provided by special interest groups like the National Education Association.

I respectfully request that you do not allow this «fast - tracked» bill initiated by special interest groups to circumvent the will of voters who overwhelmingly support pet stores like Mutts & Co. and Pet Valu who make an enduring commitment to end the «puppy mill to pet store» supply chain in their business operations.»

«The PPA was inspired by special interest groups that fundraise using emotional animal welfare issues,» said Patti Strand, president of the National Animal Interest Alliance.

The result is a textbook example of how free markets unencumbered by unjustified government controls and intrusive intervention by special interest groups can still lead to revolutionary changes in the technology used in important economic sectors and to huge benefits for the public.

It is therefore staggering that such minority views are given such air time by the ABC, and moreover, that they are trumped with such gusto by special interest groups (such as the «Lavoisier group ``, who were represented on the follow - up panel of debaters) as providing «the answer to the lies and conspiracy».

[6] In particular, the dissent took issue with the majority's decision to adopt petitions «proposed by special interest groups.»

As well, in addition to the Program Committee there are also contributions to the general program by the Special Interest Groups.

Bitcoin has always been haunted by the risk that its rules might come to be dictated by special interest groups or hostile, state - sponsored parties.

«Until they aren't influenced so much by special interest groups, and we have appropriate education so that the general public understands, change on a broad level won't happen.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he was opposed to approving a constitutional convention this year over concerns it would be controlled by special interest groups that elect delegates.

«I believe that issue should be kept on the ballot, it should not be bought on a paid for by special interest groups,» Stocker said.

In the overall scheme of things these pre-arranged little protests aimed at getting media coverage are not too effective and the e-mail blasts sent out by every special interest group to protest changes to their little corners of the budget pie and protect the paychecks of those who are writing them don't quite stack up against the masses that are overwhelming supporting the new Governor and the change he is attempting to bring to the state.

Demonstrating their commitment to openness and transparency, two Democratic state lawmakers came clean on Wednesday and disclosed their participation in an annual trip to Maui that is funded by special interest groups.

While this will be called «fence sitting» by special interest groups, the statement reflects very clearly the one - sided nature of the New Scientist article.

Let's be realistic about the psychology of home buying and what determines buying power because that's what impacts home prices, not expensive studies funded by special interest groups (yes, I'm kind of calling out the National Association of REALTORS for fear mongering).