Sentences with phrase «clear policy alternative»

In the absence of a clear policy alternative (or even a muddy alternative) to Obama, conservatives have taken to their rocking chairs, waiting for Obama to fail so that a repentant populace will come back to them.

Not exact matches

The Fed switched to a policy of intentionally creating asset bubbles because the alternative would be to let the financial system reset by allowing the debt to clear.

Since the early 1990s, government policy on maternity care in England has moved towards policies designed to give women with straightforward pregnancies a choice of settings for birth.1 2 In this context, freestanding midwifery units, midwifery units located in the same building or on the same site as an obstetric unit (hereafter referred to as alongside midwifery units), and home birth services have increasingly become relevant to the configuration of maternity services under consideration in England.3 The relative benefits and risks of birth in these alternative settings have been widely debated in recent years.4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lower rates of obstetric interventions and other positive maternal outcomes have been consistently found in planned births at home and in midwifery units, but clear conclusions regarding perinatal outcome have been lacking.

Labour can also continue to develop clear economic policies which demonstrate a credible alternative is possible.

Labour needs to take advantage of this situation and position itself as the clear alternative to the Tories with progressive policies to raise living standards.

In responding to the Browne review, both Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg MP and Business Secretary Vince Cable MP made it clear that although they «supported the thrust of the review,» the government will take into account alternative views before presenting their actual policy.

«In contrast, Jeremy has made clear his commitment to oppose the policies of this Tory government which are harming working families in our country, and put forward his positive alternative so that we can get Labour back into government to rebuild and transform Britain so that no one and no community is left behind.»

Not an Iraq Mk II election - winner for the Liberal Democrats, perhaps, but definitely a clearer alternative policy — do it properly or do not do it at all — than the Conservatives will dare to outline in Manchester next month.

Of the program - and policy - based alternatives to exclusionary discipline, Steinberg and Lacoe report the most evidence for, and positive effects from, the Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) program, a strategy that aims to change a school culture by setting clear behavioral expectations, laying out a continuum of consequences for infractions, and reinforcing positive behavior.

In 2013, they led the passage of the School Climate Bill of Rights, which promises to end harmful discipline policies that push students — particularly boys of color — out of our schools, invest in smarter alternatives to suspension and provide clearer school climate data.

But Chad Alderman, a policy analyst at the consulting firm Bellwether Education Partners, argued the federal government was always clear about the possibility of getting a higher education board to sign off on alternative standards — even if that took no more than a letter of support without much in the way of policy justification.

Regardless of the policy track the government pursues, it is clear that future retirees should plan on having alternative sources of retirement income to support them in their golden years.

Ethical Consumer considered that a good policy on this matter must at least include: a) a list of hazardous and polluting chemicals, b) clear and dated targets to eliminate discharge of all hazardous and polluting chemicals, c) the requirement that suppliers disclose information on the release of hazardous chemicals, d) the public disclosure of information on polluting and hazardous substances, and e) a discussion on the company's progress in finding alternatives.

China is working constructively with the US, Latin America, Europe, and other parties to reach a deal that will provide a clear timetable for transitioning to climate - friendly alternatives and strengthen finance for developing countries» transitions,» said Alvin Lin, China Climate and Energy Policy Director, NRDC China.

Here's what is required (leaving aside Theresa May's electorally hamstrung inability to deliver much of it): The entire cabinet and every business leader the government's black book can muster, on stage for the launch of the new strategy; an explicit declaration that this, full decarbonization of the economy, is the post-Brexit economic strategy; clear and attractive retail policies, such as a diesel scrappage scheme, tax breaks for green investment, new apprenticeships, a green home building program; an open invitation to all opposition party leaders to share a platform to support the plan with a declaration that while they may not agree on every component they fully endorse the over-arching goal; a willingness to shame those party leaders who play party politics and refuse to turn up; a fortnight - long program where each day sees a new cabinet member explain how the plan will transform parts of the economy; a Royal Commission on the flaws of GDP as an economic measure and the viability of alternative quality of life metrics; and, yes, a brave assertion that carbon intensive industries will have to transform or be scaled back, backed by a decarbonization adaptation fund to help affected communities respond to this global trend.

In pursuing his climate change policy now, Obama has an advantage that was not entirely clear when he took office four years ago: the ready availability of a coal alternative — abundant natural gas.

Joining the collaborative effort to scale up the sustainable alternative fuels market will help to present a clear direction of travel for policy makers to engage with and ratchet up ambition, with the backing of key industry players.

It is true that an emissions cap policy — which, in essence, is what Allen is proposing — would set a clear path to climate stability, compared to the alternative of a carbon tax.

He also sounded a warning to industry: «Let me be very clear: the alternative to a well - functioning carbon market is a patchwork of national regulations, instead of a common European policy that creates a level playing field for businesses.»

As an alternative to getting funds wired into your account, tell your client that your firm's policy is that all funds deposited by cheque or bank draft will be held for 30 days or until your firm is able to get confirmation that the funds have cleared.

Lindquist & Vennum Minneapolis, MN In 2014, this firm revamped and formalized its alternative - hours policy, making clear that attorneys can work remotely, go part - time or ramp their hours up and down for as long as they like while remaining eligible for benefits, bonuses and partnership promotions.

Once it's clear that you can't get «regular» life insurance policy what are the alternatives?