Sentences with phrase «changing the elections for»

They voted to require applicants for public assistance to take drug tests before receiving benefits and they passed legislation changing the elections for the Wake County School Board and gerrymandering the district lines to make it easier for Republicans to get elected.

Not exact matches

For poor nations, providing fuel to their citizens at below - market prices is a crippling trap — any attempt to change them can cost a politician an election or cause riots.

«While this might make Putin look like a tough guy flexing new nuclear muscles ahead of upcoming undemocratic elections in Russia that will coronate him again, the new systems don't change the essential deterrence equation between the US and Russia,» Barry Pavel, a senior vice president and director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council wrote.

Zuckerberg says all Facebook ad changes should be complete months before the 2018 elections, as well as for upcoming elections over the next year in India, Pakistan, Mexico and Brazil.

Forthcoming elections in April and May 2014 — yes, it requires six weeks for India's 1.2 billion population to conduct an election — could change policies radically.

«Elections have consequences, and the consequences for our community have been dire, and if we do not change the balance of power, we question our ability to remain free in this country,» she said.

Changes to superannuation policy played a role in the significantly reduced majority for the Turnbull government at the July 2 election, but if you look a little deeper you find something far more interesting — the government can't afford its retirement policies, and some retired people can't afford to live.

At the same time, it positions him nicely for the general election (should he get that far), half - way between Republican proposals that are unlikely to bring any change to the health care economy whatsoever, and the Democrats» sweeping ambition.

(The Liberals have the added advantage of having campaigned in an election for the changes they now propose, whereas the Conservatives had campaigned against the changes Flaherty introduced.

Whether we're talking about the recent Uber revelation, or the world's cyber-elite meddling in elections, stealing data with impunity and infiltrating power grids — one change in particular seems like a safe bet: the rise of chief information security officer, or CISO for short.

Before the election results, the White House had signaled no major changes for Obama.

«Responsible change may not come as immediately as some hope for, but rather through an incremental process of constitutional reform and U.N. - supervised elections.

This year's presidential election is a real chance for Americans to create change and build solidarity.

Despite his protestations regarding alleged Russian interference in the election, the President has been steadfast in emphasizing the need for stronger cybersecurity, and this is not likely to change.

Also, if a majority of the Board is comprised of persons other than (i) persons for whose election proxies were solicited by the Board; or (ii) persons who were appointed by the Board to fill vacancies caused by death or resignation or to fill newly - created directorships («Board Change»), unless the Committee or Board determines otherwise prior to such Board Change, then participants immediately prior to the Board Change who cease to be employees or non-employee directors within six months after such Board Change for any reason other than death or permanent disability generally have their (i) options and stock appreciation rights become immediately exercisable and to the extent not canceled or cashed out, generally have at least six months to exercise such awards; (ii) restrictions with respect to restricted stock and RSRs lapse and generally shares are delivered; and (iii) performance shares and performance units pay out pro rata based on performance through the end of the last calendar quarter before the time the participant ceased to be an employee.

«It's part of the change that's been brought by the fixed - date election,» he said, in reference to the federal vote scheduled for Oct. 19, 2015.

Looking years out at the election calendar, Trudeau's strategists pushed early for federal - provincial initiatives like Canada Pension Plan reform, a health accord and the framework for fighting climate change.

Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle + emailVANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP and B.C. Green Party announcement regarding their intent to cooperate in the legislature: «It's clear that British Columbians voted for change in this election and support the NDP and Greens» objectives: building a clean economy and putting...

Elections have consequences, so 2018 should be a time for planning and change.

This election does create an opportunity for the biggest tax law changes since 1986.

Finally, Rodriguez calls for a grand fiscal compact in 2013 after the election, and failing that the arduous task of effecting these structural changes through Constitutional amendment.

In their 2015 election platform, the Trudeau Liberals identified a number of items related to Employment Insurance (EI) that they would change: reversing the Harper EI reforms defining «suitable work»; reducing the waiting period for EI benefits; reducing EI premiums; introducing more flexible parental leave; providing better access to compassionate care; and increasing funding for employment and training programs managed by provinces, territories and Aboriginal labour market organizations.

An election year usually means limited action on the federal policy front, but 2016 holds prospective wins — and challenges — for entrepreneurs.The Kauffman foundation highlighted these areas of change:

The fundamental question for the 2015 election is whether Canadians want to continue on a path to even smaller government or to change direction and halt the deterioration in government programs and services.

In the 2008 federal election, Opposition Leader Stéphane Dion also tried but failed to convince the public of the need for a carbon tax, despite Canadians» support for action on climate change.

The election of a majority Liberal government not only saw high - profile changes in rhetoric — think, «Canada is back» — but also equally lauded announcements on accepting 25,000 refugees from Syria, international peacekeeping, or a bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, among others.

«On International Workers» Day this year, lets renew our commitment to push for positive change that will benefit all workers,» says Patrick Colford, President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour, «With this year being an election year, we need to make sure that our elected representatives are accountable for improving fairness and making sure that economic prosperity benefits everyone.»

Sep 05, 2016 Each election year, many of us feel uncertain about the new personnel and policy changes that could be in store for our country.

The game changing election of Donald Trump to President of the United States and the competitiveness implications for Canadian carbon pricing policies should be at the top of the agenda when First Ministers meet in December.

Furthermore I do agree with you that both Notley and Horgan are changing their minds to win the next election but name one — I just need one — Alberta premier since Peter Lougheed or for that matter in all of Canada that has not done the same.

It was an abrupt change in tone for Mr Schaeuble, who has frequently exchanged jibes with Mr Varoufakis because the Greek election in January brought in an anti-austerity government.

The most stunning change from previous election is the significant drop in support for Alison Redford «s Progressive Conservatives in rural central and southern Alberta rural constituencies, which have given the PCs large majority votes in most elections over the past 40 years.

In addition to election uncertainty, mutterings late last week suggesting that the tax regime may be headed for further adverse changes are likely to further shrink potential buyers» enthusiasm to jump into the market in coming weeks.

Pending elections also damped enthusiasm for policy changes.

Despite making fiscal changes to reduce the national budget's dependence on oil revenues, he may push for new measures to improve his chances in the country's 2018 presidential elections.

Sunday's outcome completes a generational change in major party leadership and sets up a new dynamic for the upcoming 43rd Canadian federal election set to take place in October of 2019.

New changes by Facebook aim to make it tougher for buyers of political ads and issue ads to interfere with elections.

In the wake of waves of criticism, Facebook continues to institute more changes to its platform — including new stringent rules for those placing issue - based ads — in an effort to thwart future election interference.

The Institute, Canada's leading progressive, independent organization, recognizes this historic opportunity for British Columbians to get the meaningful change that they voted for on the May 9th provincial election.

5oo, ooo priests for 1.2 billion Catholics - There is the answer to why the abusing priests were tolerated.The conclave elected exactly who they wanted to be Pope - Someone who would not rock the boat.I believe Pope Benedict was advised to retire in light of the Federal indictment pending so this would not involve a standing Pope and the possiblity of him being found guilty.I further think this new election of Pope will allow the Church to change it's stance on the very controvertial issues the Church is facing ie.female priests being one, the decisions appearing more acceptable coming from a new head as opposed to reversed stance of standing Pope.This decision to retire, in the Churchs» view I believe is damage control and not neccessarily Pope Benedict's desire.If looked at for what it is - A very slick maneuver indeed.

We here in Yemen our Unity day celebration is on 22 May since 1990 to date but this time because of the troubles in the country related to changes we are threatened by the oppositions that they would make of it a bloody date marching towards the presidency to remove the president against the will of many who prefer having the president finish his legal ruling period rather than those coming to rule by coup rather than legal honest elections... Honestly what a mess we are in by those oppositions who what to take over what the youth have achieved and will be using those youth as their slaughter sheep for them to reach the ruling chair and then again when they both oppositions fight among them over it...

The passage of the Reform Bill may be defined in a shorthand way as the procedure of voting by Parliament, and approval by King William IV, of a law changing the qualifications for voting in British elections and redistributing seats in the House of Commons.

Erwin's election symbolizes a noticeable change for a church that once banned clergy who were in same - sex relationships, said Ross Murray, director of news and Faith initiatives at GLAAD.

Mr Alexander said his party would start campaigning for change immediately and if it couldn't convince its Conservative coalition partners it would made a manifesto pledge ahead of the next General Election.

So where I disagree with Larison is his claim that «Conservatives actually know very well that they do not speak for a majority in this country, and they are also well aware that changes that would allow for more direct, plebiscitary democracy, whether in presidential elections or in passing legislation, would work to the detriment of their smaller states and their overall political interests.»

If you're running for election as a Republican, it may have encouraged you to change your strategy.

Don't hope for the republicans to nominate a bad candidate — it won't change the election except in the case of a marginal economy.

In describing and accounting for the lives of the Religious Right, which we define simply as religious conservatives with a considerable involvement in political activity, the book and the series tell the story primarily by focusing on leading episodes in the movement's history, including, but not limited to, the groundwork laid by Billy Graham in his relationships with presidents and other prominent political leaders; the resistance of evangelical and other Protestants to the candidacy of the Roman Catholic John F. Kennedy; the rise of what has been called the New Right out of the ashes of Barry Goldwater's defeat in 1964; a battle over sex education in Anaheim, California, in the mid-1960's; a prolonged cultural war over textbooks in West Virginia in the early 1970's — and that is a battle that has been fought less violently in community after community all over the country; the thrill conservative Christians felt over the election of a «born - again» Christian to the Presidency in 1976 and the subsequent disappointment they experienced when they found out that Jimmy Carter was, of all things, a Democrat; the rise of the Moral Majority and its infatuation with Ronald Reagan; the difficulty the Religious Right has had in dealing with abortion, homosexuality and AIDS; Pat Robertson's bid for the presidency and his subsequent launching of the Christian Coalition; efforts by Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer to win a «civil war of values» by changing the culture at a deeper level than is represented by winning elections; and, finally, by addressing crucial questions about the appropriate relationship between religion and politics or, as we usually put it, between church and state.

Jesus CHrist is not running for election — He is already on the throne and none of the negative comments spewed on here will change that.

For the first time in Australia, state elections in Tasmania in 1989 brought five «Greens» into parliament, which resulted in them having the balance of power with the prospect of a major change in direction in environmental issues in that state.